scutiform

[ skyoo-tuh-fawrm ]
/ ˈskyu təˌfɔrm /

adjective

being in the shape of a shield; shield-shaped.
Also scu·tel·li·form [skyoo-tel-uh-fawrm] /skyuˈtɛl əˌfɔrm/.

Origin of scutiform

From the New Latin word scūtiformis, dating back to 1650–60. See scutum, -i-, -form

British Dictionary definitions for scutiform

scutiform
/ (ˈskjuːtɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

(esp of plant parts) shaped like a shield

Word Origin for scutiform

C17: from New Latin scūtiformis, from Latin scūtum a shield + forma shape

Medical definitions for scutiform

scutiform
[ skyōōtə-fôrm′ ]

adj.

Having the shape of a shield.