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scutiform

(skyo̵̅o̅t′ə fôrm′)

adjective

shaped like a shield; scutate

Origin: ModL scutiformis < L scutum, a shield (see scutum) + -formis, -form

See scutiform in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Shield-shaped: scutiform leaves.

Origin:

Origin: Latin scūtum, shield; see Scutum

Origin: + -form

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