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Meaning of leprose | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1

/ˈlɛproʊz/

Definitions

Synonym of leprous, afflicted with leprosy.
Synonym of scaly or lepidote, particularly describing lichens with a granular or powdery thallus.

Equivalents

Français léprosé

Examples

“A small section of the genus, including T. Usneoides of the United States, presents a filiform and diffusely dichotomous stem with alternate and filiform leprose leaves.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

leprosied leprostatic leprosylike leprotic leprous leptiform