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- [skyoo-tuh m]
- /ˈskyu təm/
- /ˈskjuː.təm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skyoo-tuh m]
- /ˈskyu təm/
Definitions of scutum word
- noun scutum the middle of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided 0
- noun scutum a large Roman shield 0
- noun scutum a small faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Sagittarius and Aquila and crossed by the Milky Way 0
- noun scutum the long, wooden shield carried by infantrymen in the Roman legions 0
- noun scutum a small S constellation between Aquila and Sagittarius 0
- noun scutum a heavy, horny scale, as on certain reptiles and insects; scute 0
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Origin of scutum
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75, scutum is from the Latin word scūtum shield
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Parts of speech for Scutum
noun
adjective
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preposition
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scutum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Top questions with scutum
- what is scutum?
- what is a scutum?
- how to make a roman scutum?
- how to make a scutum?
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