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How do you say talon in Latin?

There isn't one single perfect translation for "talon" in Latin, as the best word depends on the context. "Talon" can refer to a bird's claw or a heel.

* For a bird's claw: `unguis` is the most common and generally accepted word. You could also use `talon` which was adopted into Latin from French (but might not be considered classical).

* For a heel: `calx` (genitive: `calcis`) is the word for heel.

Therefore, the best translation requires knowing whether you mean a bird's claw or a heel.

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