scutulen.
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the world > space > shape > curvature > types of curvature > [noun] > thing or part in other curved shapes
heart1446
scutule1592
figure (of) eight1607
parenthesis1608
scallop1609
curvilineal1636
stirrup1684
pelecoid1706
shield1849
pretzel1919
jug handle1955
1592 R. Dallington tr. F. Colonna Hypnerotomachia f. 48 Because the circumduct and compassing coulers, meeting together in the selfe same smoothe and cleane stones, did yeeld a reflection, no part being faultie, eyther of the square checkers or scutuls and Trigons [It. scutuli, trigoni, quadrati].
2. Zoology. A small scute or dermal plate.
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the world > animals > animal body > general parts > covering or skin > [noun] > hard or protective covering > scale > large scale or bony plate > dermal plate > small dermal plate
scutule1841
1841 Penny Cycl. XIX. 469/2 Rhinoceros... One-horned;..scutules of the skin angled at the margin.
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