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clo·ven-hoofed

(klō′vən-ho͝oft′, -ho͞oft′, -ho͝ovd′, -ho͞ovd′)
adj.
1. Having cloven hooves, as deer or cattle do.
2. Satanic; devilish.
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clo′ven-hoofed′



adj.
1. having split hoofs, as in cattle.
2. devilish; Satanic.
[1640–50]
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Adj.1.cloven-hoofed - of or relating to the cloven feet of ruminants or swine
cloven-footed
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