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scute
n. large scale or plate on the body of a plant or animal (Botany, Zoology)

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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.

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scute
Noun
1. large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle
(hypernym) protective covering


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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.
  

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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
        • (động vật học) mai rùa

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