adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the inner side; said of certain birds. not-comparable, obsolete, rare

   "tarsal envelope endaspidean"

Etymology

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

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