SCOPA
\skˈə͡ʊpə], \skˈəʊpə], \s_k_ˈəʊ_p_ə]\
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By J.H. Kenneth
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sk[=o]'pa, n. (entom.) a mass of stiff hairs like a brush.--n. SCOP[=A]'RIA, a genus of pyralid moths: a genus of gamopetalous plants--the West Indian sweet bromweed.--adjs. SCOP[=A]'RIOUS, scopiform; SC[=O]'PATE, covered with stiff hairs; SC[=O]PIF'EROUS, brushy; SC[=O]'PIFORM, broom-shaped.--ns. SCOP'ULA (entom.), a small brush-like organ; SCOPUL[=A]'RIA, in a sponge, the besom-shaped spicule.--adjs. SCOP'[=U]LATE, broom-shaped; SCOP'[=U]LIFORM, scopiform; SCOP'[=U]LIPED, SC[=O]'PIPED, having brushy feet, as solitary bees. [L. scopa, twigs.]
By Thomas Davidson