aglaspis
|a-gla-spis|
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/əˈɡlæspɪs/
extinct arthropod
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglaspis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglaos,' meaning 'splendid' and 'aspis,' meaning 'shield.'
Historical Evolution
'aglaos' and 'aspis' combined in Greek to form 'aglaspis,' referring to the splendid shield-like appearance of the creature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the creature's appearance, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of extinct trilobite-like arthropods from the Cambrian period.
The fossil of an aglaspis was discovered in the sedimentary rock.
Last updated: 2025/06/01 03:36