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alepidote

adjective
alep·​i·​dote | \ (ˈ)ā-¦le-pə-ˌdōt\

Definition of alepidote

 (Entry 1 of 2)

zoology
: without scales

alepidote

noun
alep·​i·​dote | \ (ˈ)ā-¦le-pə-ˌdōt\
plural -s

Definition of alepidote (Entry 2 of 2)

: a fish without scales

First Known Use of alepidote

Adjective

circa 1869, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1832, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alepidote

Adjective

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

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