lepido-

1. a combining form meaning “scale,” used in the formation of compound words:

   lepidopteron.

lepido-

combining_form

1. scale or scaly

   lepidopterous

Word History and Origins

Origin of lepido-¹

< Greek, combining form representing lepís (stem lepid- ) scale. See leper

Word History and Origins

Origin of lepido-¹

from Greek lepis scale; see leper