squama noun. ['skweɪmǝ] Pl. -mae [-mi:]. E18.
[Latin = scale.]
1. Zoology. A scale as part of the integument of a fish, reptile, or insect. E18.

2. Anatomy. A thin scaly portion of a bone, esp. the temporal bone; a platelike structure. E18.

3. Botany. Any of the scales of a catkin etc. M18.

4. Medicine. = SQUAME 3a. L19.

[TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲