- Clypeiform
- Clypeiform Clyp"e*i*form`, a. [L. clupeus shield + -form.] Shield-shaped; clypeate. [1913 Webster] ||
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Clypeiform
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clypeiform — adj. [L. clypeus, shield] Clypeate … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
clypeiform — a. Scutate, shield shaped … New dictionary of synonyms
clypeiform — clyp·e·i·form … English syllables
clypeiform — adjective see clypeate … Useful english dictionary
clypeate — /klip ee it, ayt /, adj. Biol. shaped like a round shield or buckler. Also, clypeiform /klip ee euh fawrm /. [1705 15; < L clypeatus. See CLYPEUS, ATE1] * * * … Universalium
Curvature — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Curvature >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 curvature curvature curvity curvation Sgm: N 1 incurvature incurvature incurvity| Sgm: N 1 incurvation incurvation Sgm: N 1 bend bend Sgm: N 1 flexure … English dictionary for students
scutate — a. Clypeiform, shield shaped, buckler shaped … New dictionary of synonyms
shield-shaped — a. Scutate, clypeiform, peltate, peltated … New dictionary of synonyms
clyp|e|ate — «KLIHP ee ayt», adjective. Biology. 1. shaped like a round shield or buckler; clypeiform. 2. having a clypeus: »a clypeate insect. ╂[< Latin clipeātus having a shield < clipeus clypeus] … Useful english dictionary
