"lepisphere" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lepispheres [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek λεπίς (lepís, “blade”) + sphere. Etymology templates: {{af|en|λεπίς|sphere|lang1=grc|t1=blade}} Ancient Greek λεπίς (lepís, “blade”) + sphere Head templates: {{en-noun}} lepisphere (plural lepispheres)
  1. (geology) A bladed crystal about 10 microns in diameter. Wikipedia link: Chert Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-lepisphere-en-noun-xyGaC9if Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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