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Clyp"e*ate (?), a. [L. clupeatus, p. p. of clupeare to arm with a shield, fr. clupeus, clipeus shield.]
1. Bot.
Shaped like a round buckler or shield; scutate.
2. Zool.
Furnished with a shield, or a protective plate or shell.
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