Clyp"e*ate (?), a. [L. clupeatus, p. p. of clupeare to arm with a shield, fr. clupeus, clipeus shield.]

1. Bot.

Shaped like a round buckler or shield; scutate.

2. Zool.

Furnished with a shield, or a protective plate or shell.

 

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