Where does “lepidic” come from?
lepidic (English) comes from Ancient Greek λεπίς, from Ancient Greek λέπω — peel, strip off the rind or husk.
lepidic (English): scaly; growing as a scaly covering
Definitions
- scaly; growing as a scaly covering
Ancestry of “lepidic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λεπίς | scale, flake, shell, husk; epithelial debris;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λέπω | peel, strip off the rind or husk |