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scute meaning in Tamil

ஆமை

/skjuːt/

scute in Tamil: ஆமை, முதலை உடற்மேல் செதில். In English, scute means a horny, chitinous, or bony external plate or scale, as on the shell of a turtle, the skin of crocodiles, or the feet and legs of birds.

Tamil words for scute

ஆமை, முதலை உடற்மேல் செதில்

English meaning of scute

  1. noun A horny, chitinous, or bony external plate or scale, as on the shell of a turtle, the skin of crocodiles, or the feet and legs of birds.
  2. noun A proneural gene, often associated with achaete, that is required for the formation of many larval and adult sense organs.
  3. noun A small shield.
  4. noun An old French gold coin.

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Questions about scute in Tamil

What is the meaning of scute in Tamil?
Scute in Tamil is ஆமை, முதலை உடற்மேல் செதில்.
scute என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Scute: ஆமை, முதலை உடற்மேல் செதில்.
What does scute mean in English?
Scute means a horny, chitinous, or bony external plate or scale, as on the shell of a turtle, the skin of crocodiles, or the feet and legs of birds.

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