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From Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē) + English -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
peltate
Today it means: Shield-shaped; scutiform. Full definition →
Today it means: Shield-shaped; scutiform. Full definition →
From Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē) + English -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.