Where does “λέπρα” come from?

λέπρα (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek λεπρός, from Ancient Greek λεπίς, from Ancient Greek λέπω — peel, strip off the rind or husk.

λέπρα (Ancient Greek): leprosy

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	λεπρός	scaly, scabby, rough; leprous, mangy
2	Ancient Greek	λεπίς	scale, flake, shell, husk; epithelial debris;...
3	Ancient Greek	λέπω	peel, strip off the rind or husk