Where does “lepis” come from?

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

lepis (Latin): scale (of a fish or reptile)

Definitions

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