Scutum

sku'tum, n. An oblong shield carried by heavy infantry of the ancient Romans. (Anat.) The patella or kneepan. (Entom.) The 2d part or section of the upper surface of a segm e n t of an insect. — Scutch/eon, skuch,un,n. An escutcheon; an emblazoned shield: see Escutcheon; an ornamental bra plate placed over a key-hole. — Scu'tiform, -tT-f'6rm, a. Having the form of a buckler or Scutate Leaf, shield. — Scu'tate, -tat, a. (Bot.) sun, cube, full; moon, f6t>t; cow, Shaped like an ancient buckler. (Zool.) Protected by a surface of scales. Scymetar. See Cimeter.