hamose /hā-mōsˈ or hāˈmōs/
adjective
Hooked (also hāˈmous)
ORIGIN: L hāmus hook
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hamular /hamˈū-lər/ adjective
Like a small hook
hamˈūlate adjective
Tipped with a small hook
hamˈūlus noun (pl hamˈuli /-lī/) (anatomy and zoology)
A small hook or hook-like process
Useful english dictionary. 2012.