holaspidean

H4O1L1A1S1P3I1D2E1A1N1

adjective

Having a single series of large scutes on the posterior side of the tarsus; said of certain birds.

OriginAncient Greek ἀσπίς →
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Meanings

adjectiveholaspidean (not comparable)
  1. datednot comparablebiologyHaving a single series of large scutes on the posterior side of the tarsus; said of certain birds.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀσπίς“shield”
  2. Englishholaspidean

From holo- + Ancient Greek ἀσπίς (aspís, “shield”) + -ean.

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APA

holaspidean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/holaspidean

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“holaspidean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/holaspidean. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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