alepidote

1 of 2

adjective

alep·​i·​dote

(ˈ)ā-¦le-pə-ˌdōt

zoology

: without scales

alepidote

2 of 2

noun

alep·​i·​dote

(ˈ)ā-¦le-pə-ˌdōt

plural -s

: a fish without scales

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek a- entry 2 a- + lepidōtos covered with scales, from lepid-, lepis scale

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1869, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1832, in the meaning defined above

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