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lepidote

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As an adjective, lepidote means covered with scurfy scales. As a noun, it means a lepidote plant, any plant with a coat of scurfy scales.

Meanings of lepidote

2 meanings

adjective

  1. botanyCovered with scurfy scales.

    “The leaves of the oleaster are lepidote.”

noun

  1. botanyA lepidote plant, any plant with a coat of scurfy scales.

    “Oleaster is a lepidote.”

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Synonyms by meaning

adjective: rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
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