lepidote

English

The lepidote underside of a Rhododendron ledebourii leaf

Etymology

From New Latin lepidōtus (“covered with scales”), from Ancient Greek λεπιδωτός (lepidōtós, “covered with scales”), from λεπίς (lepís, “scale, flake, shell, husk”), q.v.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈlɛpɪdoʊt/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈlɛpɪdəʊt/

Adjective

lepidote (comparative more lepidote, superlative most lepidote)

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

Synonyms

leprose (esp. of lichens), leprous (arch.)

Antonyms

elepidote

Noun

lepidote (plural lepidotes)

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

Antonyms

elepidote

Anagrams

petioled

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