Where does “Lepisosteus” come from?

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

Lepisosteus (Translingual): genus|slender gar}}

Definitions

  1. genus|slender gar}}

Ancestry of “Lepisosteus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekλεπίςscale, flake, shell, husk; epithelial debris;...
2Ancient Greekλέπωpeel, strip off the rind or husk

Words derived from “Lepisosteus

Every word from Ancient Greek λέπωEvery word from Ancient Greek λεπίς