| lepidic | Relating to scales or a scaly covering layer. Origin: G. Lepis (lepid-), scale, rind (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lepidine | <chemistry> An organic base, C9H6.N.CH3, metameric with quinaldine, and obtained by the distillation of cinchonine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidodendrid | <paleontology> One of an extinct family of trees allied to the modern club mosses, and including Lepidodendron and its allies. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidodendroid | <paleontology> Allied to, or resembling, Lepidodendron. A lepidodendrid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidodendron | <paleontology> A genus of fossil trees of the Devonian and Carboniferous ages, having the exterior marked with scars, mostly in quincunx order, produced by the separation of the leafstalks. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, a scale + tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidoganoid | <zoology> Any one of a division (Lepidoganoidei) of ganoid fishes, including those that have scales forming a coat of mail. Also used adjectively. Origin: Gr, a scale + E. Ganoid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidolite | <chemical> A species of mica, of a lilac or rose-violet colour, containing lithia. It usually occurs in masses consisting of small scales. See Mica. Origin: Gr, a scale: cf. F. Lepidolithe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidomelane | <chemical> An iron-potash mica, of a raven-black colour, usually found in granitic rocks in small six-sided tables, or as an aggregation of minute opaque scales. See Mica. Origin: Fr, a scale +, black. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidopter | <zoology> One of the Lepidoptera. Origin: Cf. F. Lepidoptere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidoptera | <zoology> An order of insects, which includes the butterflies and moths. They have broad wings, covered with minute overlapping scales, usually brightly coloured. They have a tubular proboscis, or haustellum, formed by the two slender maxillae. The labial palpi are usually large, and the proboscis, when not in use, can be coiled up spirally between them. The mandibles are rudimentary. The larvae, called caterpillars, are often brightly coloured, and they commonly feed on leaves. The adults feed chiefly on the honey of flowers. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, a scale + a feather, wind. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidopterits | <zoology> One who studies the Lepidoptera. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidopterous | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Lepidoptera. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidosauria | <zoology> A division of reptiles, including the serpents and lizards; the Plagiotremata. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, a scale + a lizard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidosiren | <zoology> An eel-shaped ganoid fish of the order Dipnoi, having both gills and lungs. It inhabits the rivers of South America. The name is also applied to a related African species (Protopterus annectens). The lepidosirens grow to a length of from four to six feet. Synonym: doko. Origin: Gr, a scale + a siren. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lepidosis | Any scaly or desquamating eruption. Origin: G. Lepis, scale, rind, + -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |