Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scutiform

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: scu-ti-form
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having the shape of a shield; scutate.

noun

A symbol that is shaped like a shield.

Example Sentences

"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 ..."
"... 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."

Etymology

Latin scutum (“shield”) + -form

Word Breakdown

Suffix: form

Inflected Forms

more scutiform (comparative) most scutiform (superlative) scutiforms (plural)

Questions

What does scutiform mean?: Having the shape of a shield; scutate.
Where does scutiform come from?: Latin scutum (“shield”) + -form

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