scute

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Noun scute has 1 sense

scute - large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle
--₁ is a kind of protective covering

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Scute

Noun

An external bony or horny plate covering of a reptile or fish:
The scute of a turtle acts as a protective covering for its shell.

Example: The alligator's scutes provide a natural armor against potential threats.
A small, round, and hard scale on the skin of certain fish species:
The sturgeon has rows of scutes along its body.

Example: The fisherman marveled at the shiny scutes on the belly of the trout.