Peltiform — Pel ti*form, a. [Pelta + form.] Shieldlike, with the outline nearly circular; peltate. Henslow. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peltiform — pel·ti·form … English syllables
peltiform — ˈpeltəˌfȯrm adjective Etymology: New Latin peltiformis, from pelti (from Latin pelta) + Latin formis form : peltate … Useful english dictionary
peltast — n. ancient Greek soldier with light shield. ♦ peltate, ♦ peltiform, a. shield shaped. ♦ peltiferous, a. bearing a shield … Dictionary of difficult words