placoid

adjective plac·oid \ˈpla-ˌkȯid\

Definition of PLACOID

: of, relating to, or being a scale of dermal origin with an enamel-tipped spine characteristic of the elasmobranchs

Greek plak-, plax flat surface

First Known Use: 1842

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