Clyp'e·ate adjective [ Latin clupeatus , past participle of clupeare to arm with a shield, from clupeus , clipeus shield.] 1. (Botany) Shaped like a round buckler or shield; scutate. 2. (Zoology) Furnished with a shield, or a protective plate... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/97