Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Únghi-a, s. f. aug. Únghi-óne, disp. Únghi-áccia,
1. nail of a finger or toe; 2. hoof, talon, claw. Aver nelle unghie, to have in one's clutches. Dar nelle unghie, to fall into one's clutches; 3. unguis, the narrow part of the base of a petal.— cavallina, the herb colt's-foot. — odorata,the unguis odoratus, a shell; 4. a mite, the smallest part of any thing.