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scu·tel·late
 scutellate
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- pronunciation:
- skyu
t
leIt
[or]
skyu
te
liht
[or]
skyu
te
leIt
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of an insect or animal, protected by bony plates or scales.
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| definition 2: |
of a plant, protected by small plates or scales, or resembling a shield.
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