Where does “bothrenchyma” come from?

bothrenchyma (English) comes from Ancient Greek βόθρος, from Ancient Greek λεπίς, from Ancient Greek λέπω — peel, strip off the rind or husk.

bothrenchyma (English): Dotted or pitted ducts or vessels forming the...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	βόθρος	pit, hole; trench, pit
2	Ancient Greek	λεπίς	scale, flake, shell, husk; epithelial debris;...
3	Ancient Greek	λέπω	peel, strip off the rind or husk