Answer: scuta

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCUTAAncient leather shields.
SCUTAShields of Roman legions.
SCUTAHorny plates of reptiles.
SCUTABony plates
SCUTARoman legionaries' shields
SCUTARoman shields
scutaa bony, horny, or chitinous plate scute
scutaSCUTUM, a horny plate or scale, also SCUTE