pelta

Noun

Meaning

A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptic form, or crescent-shaped.

A flat apothecium having no rim.

Source: Webster's dictionary

aegis buckler clypeus pavise parma scutum aspis targe hoplon roman shield heater shield kite shield round shield tower shield oval shield

peltate peltiform peltidium schizopeltid peltast

peltae

leapt palet petal plate pleat tepal lepta patel tepla

pelt down pelt of the dog pelt rot peltable Peltandra Peltandra virginica