n. [ L. scutum a shield, a buckler. See Scudo. ]
‖ n.;
‖n. pl. See Scutellum. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) The entire covering, or mode of arrangement, of scales, as on the legs and feet of a bird. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. scutella a dish + -form. ]
a. [ L. scutellus a shield + planta foot. ] (Zool.) Having broad scutella on the front, and small scales on the posterior side, of the tarsus; -- said of certain birds. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.;