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 roman shield round shield hoplon oval shield kite shield heater shield tower shield

peltate peltiform peltidium peltast schizopeltid

peltae

leapt palet petal plate pleat tepal lepta patel tepla