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lepidote

(lep′i dōt′)

adjective

Biol. covered with small flakes, scales, or scalelike hairs; scurfy

Origin: Gr lepidōtos < lepis (gen. lepidos), a scale: see lepido-

See lepidote in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Covered with small, scurfy scales.

Origin:

Origin: Greek lepidōtos, scaly

Origin: , from lepis, lepid-, scale

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