Unguiform is a rare word with only a few synonyms. The word describes something shaped like a claw or a hook. It is derived from the Latin word "unguis" which means claw. Some synonyms for unguiform are claw-shaped, hook-shaped, talon-like, and cusp-shaped. These terms can be used to describe natural things like plant leaves, animal limbs or rocks. In a scientific sense, unguiform can be found in the morphology of some species like birds of prey or shrimp. The word unguiform can also be used more figuratively to describe an object that has a hooked or claw-like appearance.