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scu·tel·late
\sk(y)üˈtelə̇t, ˈsk(y)üd.əlˌāt\ adjective
Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin scutellatus, from New Latin scutellum + Latin -atus -ate
1.
a. : rather flat with a distinct rim and a rounded to oval outline
< a fungus with a scutellate fruiting body >
b. : of or resembling a scutellum
2. or scu·tel·lat·ed \ˈsk(y)üd.əlˌād.ə̇d\ [scutellated from (assumed) New Latin scutellatus + English -ed]
a. : covered with scales, small plates, or scutella
b. : faced with a series of broad usually imbricated plates — used of the tarsus of a bird
3. or scutellated : having a scutellum — used of an insect (as a beetle) |