What Does Cloven Mean?

A cloven hoof, cleft hoof, divided hoof or split hoof is a hoof split into two toes. This is found on members of the mammalian order Artiodactyla. Examples of mammals that possess this type of hoof are cattle, deer, pigs, antelopes, gazelles, goats and sheep.

What does cloven stand for?

The definition of cloven is something that is split, separated or cut into two or more pieces. An example of cloven is the hoof of an animal that is split into two pieces. adjective. 4. Cleave.

What does cloven footed mean in the Bible?

1 : a foot (as of a sheep) divided into two parts at its distal extremity. 2 [from the traditional representation of Satan as cloven-hoofed] : the sign of devilish character.