Words, words, words, the foundation of LITERACY
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Today’s word: hallux
– Hint: Kids LOVE body-part words.
– OK. Another hint, using a previous Word Power Word: Your beaux most likely have halluxes.
– Still nothing? Yet another hint using a previous Word Power Word: A hallux may be crinigerous. Ewww.
– One last hint and yes, using a previous Word Power Word: A dobbin does not have a hallux.
Answer: hallux is a noun meaning big toe and is pronounced hal-lux. The hallux is also known as The Great Toe.
The other 4 human toes have no true designated names, but are generally referred to in numerical order and/or as the Index Toe, Middle Toe, 4th Toe and Pinky Toe.
I hope the word hallux has brought both a little learning and a little good humor to your kids’ day.
Hope to see you tomorrow!