lepidote

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Etymology

From New Latin lepidōtus (covered with scales), from Ancient Greek λεπιδωτός (lepidōtós, covered with scales), from λεπίς (lepís, scale, flake, shell, husk). By surface analysis, lepido- +‎ -ote.

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lepidote (comparative more lepidote, superlative most lepidote)

  1. (botany) Covered with scurfy scales.
    The leaves of the oleaster are lepidote.

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lepidote (plural lepidotes)

  1. (botany) A lepidote plant, any plant with a coat of scurfy scales.
    Oleaster is a lepidote.

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