Placoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Placoid is an adjective meaning Platelike; having irregular, platelike, bony scales, often bearing spines; pertaining to the placoid fish.
Meaning
Platelike; having irregular, platelike, bony scales, often bearing spines; pertaining to the placoid fish.
More Meanings
- Such a scale
- Any fish having placoid scales, such as the sharks
- A placodioid lichen
Example Sentences
What about the carp? He regarded the two placoid shapes with doubt.
Word Forms
- placoids
Synonyms for placoid
Depending on context, synonyms include planar, two-dimensional, platelike.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include platelike, planar, two-dimensional, placoidal, placodermian, plagiostomous.
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