What does leprose mean?
Definitions for leprose
lep·ros·e
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Princeton's WordNet
lepidote, leprose, scabrous, scaly, scurfyadjective
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
Wiktionary
leproseadjective
Covered with thin, scurfy scales.
Etymology: See leprous.
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leprose
Leprose is an adjective used in botany and mycology to describe a surface that is powdery or scaly similar to the skin condition seen in leprosy. It is often used to refer to a texture or appearance of certain plants, lichens or fungi. The term can also be used to describe a disease in citrus fruit that results in a rough, scaly appearance of the fruit's surface.
Webster Dictionary
Leproseadjective
covered with thin, scurfy scales
Etymology: [See Leprous.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of leprose in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of leprose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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