Definition of Pelta

1. n. A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptic form, or crescent-shaped.

Definition of Pelta

1. an ancient small shield [n PELTAS or PELTAE]

Medical Definition of Pelta

1. Origin: L, a shield, fr. Gr. 1. A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptic form, or crescent-shaped. 2. A flat apothecium having no rim. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pelta

peloro-
pelorus
peloruses
pelory
pelosity
pelota
pelotas
pelotherapy
peloton
pelotons
pels
pelt
pelt along
pelt down
pelt of the dog
pelta (current term)
peltae
peltas
peltast
peltasts
peltate
peltate leaf
peltated
peltately
peltation
peltations
pelted
pelter
peltered
peltering

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