(Anat.) The branchiostegal membrane. See Illustration in Appendix. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gastro- + Gr. &unr_; roof. ] (Zool.) One of the large scales on the belly of a serpent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 2d uro- + Gr. &unr_; roof. ] (Zool.) One of the plates on the under side of the tail of a serpent. [ 1913 Webster ]