scute /ˈskut, ˈskjut/
  鱗甲,盾板
  Scute n.
  1. A small shield. [Obs.]
  2. An old French gold coin of the value of 3s. 4d. sterling, or about 80 cents.
  3. Zool. A bony scale of a reptile or fish; a large horny scale on the leg of a bird, or on the belly of a snake.
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  scute
       n : large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle