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lepido-

  1. a combining form meaning “scale,” used in the formation of compound words:

    lepidopteron.



lepido-

combining_form

  1. scale or scaly

    lepidopterous



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Word History and Origins

Origin of lepido-1

< Greek, combining form representing lepís (stem lepid- ) scale. See leper

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lepido-1

from Greek lepis scale; see leper

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