scorpioid

 
Pronunciation: /ˈskɔːpɪɔɪd/

adjective

Zoology
  • relating to or resembling a scorpion.
  • Botany (of a flower cluster) curled up at the end, and uncurling as the flowers develop.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek skorpioeidēs, from skorpios 'scorpion'