escutcheon

noun es·cutch·eon \is-ˈkə-chən\

Definition of ESCUTCHEON

: a defined area on which armorial bearings are displayed and which usually consists of a shield

: a protective or ornamental plate or flange (as around a keyhole)

: the part of a ship's stern on which the name is displayed

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Middle English escochon, from Anglo-French escuchoun, from Vulgar Latin *scution-, scutio, from Latin scutum shield — more at esquire

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun es·cutch·eon \is-ˈkəch-ən\

: the configuration of adult pubic hair

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