pelta
noun
pel·ta
ˈpeltə
plural peltae
-ˌtē,
-ˌtī
1
: a small light shield used by the ancient Greeks and Romans
2
[New Latin, from Latin] : a body of unknown function found in association with the blepharoplast of a flagellate
Word History
Etymology
Latin, small shield, from Greek peltē; perhaps akin to Latin pellis skin
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