Clypeate \Clyp"e*ate\, a. [L. clupeatus, p. p. of clupeare to
arm with a shield, fr. clupeus, clipeus shield.]
1. (Bot.) Shaped like a round buckler or shield; scutate.
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2. (Zool.) Furnished with a shield, or a protective plate or
shell.
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