lepidote

English

The lepidote underside of a Rhododendron ledebourii leaf

Etymology

From New Latin lepidōtus (“covered with scales”), from Ancient Greek λεπιδωτός (lepidōtós, “covered with scales”), from λεπίς (lepís, “scale, flake, shell, husk”). By surface analysis, lepido- +‎ -ote.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈlɛpɪdoʊt/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈlɛpɪdəʊt/

Adjective

lepidote (comparative more lepidote, superlative most lepidote)

1. (botany) Covered with scurfy scales.

   The leaves of the oleaster are lepidote.

Synonyms

• leprose (esp. of lichens), leprous (arch.)

Antonyms

• elepidote

Noun

lepidote (plural lepidotes)

1. (botany) A lepidote plant, any plant with a coat of scurfy scales.

   Oleaster is a lepidote.

Antonyms

• elepidote

Anagrams

• petioled