pelta

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发音

/ˈpɛltə/

词形变化

peltae peltas 复数 peltas peltae 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    历史
  2. 2.

    A crescent-shaped design used in mosaics.

    历史 艺术
  3. 3.

    A flat apothecium with no rim.

    生物 植物学
  4. 4.

    A crescent-shaped sheet of microtubules that encircles the base of the flagella of a protozoan.

    生物

词源

From Latin pelta, from Ancient Greek πέλτη (péltē, “shield”).

来源：wiktionary