SCOPELIDÆ, sk[=o]-pel'i-d[=e], _n.pl._ a family of deep-water teleostean
fishes, the typical genus SCOP'ELUS. [Gr. _skopelos_, a rock.]
SCOPIDÆ, skop'i-d[=e], _n.pl._ an African family of wading-birds, as the
shadow-birds, the typical genus SC[=O]'PUS.
SCOPIOUS, sk[=o]'pi-us, _adj._ (_obs._) spacious.
SCOPPERIL, skop'e-ril, _n._ a top: teetotum: the bone-foundation of a
button. [Ice. _skoppa_, to spin.]