adj.
Covered with small, scurfy scales.
[Greek lepidōtos, scaly, from lepis, lepid-, scale.]
lepidote
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lep·i·dote (lĕp'ĭ-dōt') 
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adj.
Covered with small, scurfy scales.
| WordNet: lepidote |
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(biology) rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
Synonyms: leprose, scabrous, scaly, scurfy
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