A scutum.

plural of scutum

plural of scuta

(historical) A tax, paid in lieu of military service, that was a significant source of revenue in England in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.

Shaped like a shield or buckler. / Of, pertaining to or covered with scutes.

Of or relating to a shield. / (biology) Of or relating to a scutum.

Former name of Üsküdar.

plural of scutage

plural of scutation

(zoology) The number and arrangement of scutes.