Other definitions for lepto- (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “thin,” “fine,” “slight,” used in the formation of compound words: leptophyllous.
Origin of lepto-
2- Also especially before a vowel, lept-.
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How to use lepto in a sentence
Then the other two quitted Amsdorff and the driver, and the whole lept into their saddles.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2 | J. H. Merle D'AubignNow when he awaked, he lept foorth of his bed, got his sword in his hand, & called his seruants to come & helpe him.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (3 of 12) | Raphael HolinshedThe woman lept to the fire and succeeded in brushing and stamping it out.
Haiti | J. Dryden KuserHe lept six foot in the air an' snorted like he was shunting cars.
Wild Animals I Have Known | Ernest Thompson SetonSo whin an American la-ad lept up in th' air as though he'd been caught be th' anchor iv a baloon, I says: 'H'yah, h'yah!'
Mr. Dooley's Philosophy | Finley Peter Dunne
British Dictionary definitions for lepto-
fine, slender, or slight: leptosome
Origin of lepto-
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