scute – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
scute
n.
large scale or plate on the body of a plant or animal (Botany, Zoology)
Scute
A
scute or
scutum (
Latin scutum, plural:
scuta "
shield") is a bony external plate or scale overlaid with horn, as on the shell of a
turtle, the skin of
crocodilians, and the feet of birds. The term is also used to describe the anterior portion of the
mesonotum in
insects.
scute
Noun
1. large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle
(hypernym) protective covering
Scute
(n.)
An old French gold coin of the value of 3s. 4d. sterling, or about 80 cents.
(n.)
A small shield.
(n.)
A bony scale of a reptile or fish; a large horny scale on the leg of a bird, or on the belly of a snake.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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scute
scute /'skju:təm/ (scute) /skju:t/- danh từ, số nhiều scuta/'skju:tə/
- (sử học) cái mộc, cái khiên
- (giải phẫu) xương bánh chè
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