scopa

noun

ˈskōpə

plural scopae

-ōˌpē

or scopas

1

: a group or arrangement of short stiff hairs on the body surface of an insect that usually functions like a brush in collecting something (as pollen)

usually : pollen brush

2

plural scopas [Italian, literally, broom, from Latin] : a card game similar to casino

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, broom

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