scutellum

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin scutellum, scutum (shield, a shield).

Origin

Latin

scutum

Gloss

shield, a shield

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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