Scutum

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • (constellation) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a shield. It lies between the constellations of Aquila, Sagittarius, and the tail of Serpens.

Etymology

Derived from Latin scūtum (shield, a shield).

Origin

Latin

scūtum

Gloss

shield, a shield

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

盾

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