"taxaspidean" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Ancient Greek [Term?] (“arrangement”) + [Term?] (“shield”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|||arrangement}} Ancient Greek [Term?] (“arrangement”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} taxaspidean (not comparable)
  1. (zoology) Having the posterior tarsal scales, or scutella, rectangular and arranged in regular rows; said of certain birds. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-taxaspidean-en-adj-hVY1V~9o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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