scor·pi·oid I. \-ˌȯid\adjective Etymology: Greek skorpioeidēs, from skorpios scorpion + -eidēs -oid — more at scorpion 1. a.: resembling a scorpion b.: of or relating to the Scorpionida 2.: having a circinate arrangement of parts — used chiefly of inflorescences II. noun (-s) : scorpion