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Etymology · Ancient Greek

λεπίς

4 English words descend from Ancient Greek λεπίς, most common first.

lepidoliteA pale lilac mica mineral that is a mixed basic fluoride and aluminosilicate of potassium, lithium and aluminium.
lepalA sterile transformed stamen.
lepidicscaly; growing as a scaly covering
lepidopterologyThe scientific study of butterflies and moths (the Lepidoptera).