adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a single series of large scutes on the posterior side of the tarsus; said of certain birds. dated, not-comparable

Etymology

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

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