Scorpioid
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A scorpion-like creature.
"M. Corda justly considers these two fossil scorpioids of Bohemia (the only two of which any account has been yet published) to be among the most remarkable discoveries of modern times."
Adjective
- 1 Of, pertaining to, or appearing like a scorpion.
- 2 Resembling a scorpion's tail; circinate.
"a scorpioid cyme"
Example
More examples"M. Corda justly considers these two fossil scorpioids of Bohemia (the only two of which any account has been yet published) to be among the most remarkable discoveries of modern times."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σκορπιοειδής (skorpioeidḗs, “scorpionlike”), from σκορπίος (skorpíos, “scorpion”) + εἶδος (eîdos, “form, likeness”).