I. -ˌȯid adjective
Etymology: Greek skorpioeidēs, from skorpios scorpion + -eidēs -oid — more at scorpion
1.
a. : resembling a scorpion
b. : of or relating to the Scorpionida
2. : having a circinate arrangement of parts — used chiefly of inflorescences
II. noun
( -s )
: scorpion