λεπίς

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • scale, flake, shell, husk
  • epithelial debris
  • plate of metal
  • blade of a saw

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek λέπω (peel, I peel).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λέπω

Gloss

peel, I peel

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji

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