plural of pelta

(historical) A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptical form, or crescent-shaped. / (art, historical) A crescent-shaped design used in mosaics.

plural of pelta

plural of peltast

(historical) A type of light infantry unit in Ancient Greece who often served as skirmishers.

Any extinct plant of the order Peltaspermales

(botany) Belonging to the Peltaspermaceae.

plural of peltasperm