Scutiform
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Scutiform is an adjective meaning Having the shape of a shield; scutate.
Meaning
Having the shape of a shield; scutate.
More Meanings
- (archaeology) A symbol that is shaped like a shield.
Example Sentences
... suggest that the purported depictions of bees' combs were extremely similar to what he described as four scutiforms from the cave of Altamira in Spain.
There are similarities between the form of the central boss on scutiforms and the central setting on filigree pendants, and between the use of punched dot decoration on scutiforms and beaded wire on filigree pendants. Scutiforms, however .
Word Forms
- scutiforms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clypeated, peltated, aspidate, securiform, scalpriform, sulciform.
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