Scopa

skō′pa, n. ( entom. ) a ma of stiff hairs like a brush.— n. Scopā′ria , a genus of pyralid moths: a genus of gamopetalous plants—the West Indian sweet bromweed .— adjs. Scopā′rio us , scop i form; Scō′pate , covered with stiff hairs; Scōpif′erous , brushy; Scō′piform , broom-shaped.— ns. Scop′ula ( entom. ), a small brush-like organ; Scopulā′ria , in a sponge, the besom-shaped spicule.— adjs. Scop′ūlate , broom-shaped; Scop′ūliform , scop i form; Scop′ūliped , Scō′piped , having brushy feet, as solitary bees. [L. scopa , twigs.]