scute

Noun
  1. Large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake (synset 101905987)
    is a type of: protective covering - the tough natural covering of some organisms
    subtypes: carapace, cuticle, shell, shield - hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

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