scorpioid
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σκορπιοειδής (skorpioeidḗs, “scorpionlike”), from σκορπίος (skorpíos, “scorpion”) + εἶδος (eîdos, “form, likeness”).
Adjective
scorpioid (comparative more scorpioid, superlative most scorpioid)
- Of, pertaining to, or appearing like a scorpion.
- (botany) Resembling a scorpion's tail, as in a scorpioid cyme; circinate.