Definition of Lepisma

1. Noun. Type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish.

Exact synonyms: Genus Lepisma
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Lepismatidae, Lepismatidae
Member holonyms: Lepisma Saccharina, Silverfish

Definition of Lepisma

1. n. A genus of wingless thysanurous insects having an elongated flattened body, covered with shining scales and terminated by seven unequal bristles. A common species (Lepisma saccharina) is found in houses, and often injures books and furniture. Called also shiner, silver witch, silver moth, and furniture bug.

Medical Definition of Lepisma

1. A genus of wingless thysanurous insects having an elongated flattened body, covered with shining scales and terminated by seven unequal bristles. A common species (Lepisma saccharina) is found in houses, and often injures books and furniture. Synonym: shiner, silver witch, silver moth, and furniture bug. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Peel, fr, a scale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lepisma

lepidosaur
lepidosauria
lepidosauromorph
lepidosauromorphs
lepidosaurs
lepidosiren
lepidosirens
lepidosis
lepidote
lepidoted
lepidotes
lepidotrichia
lepiota
lepiotoid
lepirudin
lepisma (current term)
lepismoid
lepodactylid
lepodactylids
leporid
leporid mammal
leporide
leporids
leporine
leporipoxvirus
lepospondyl
lepospondyls
lepothrix
lepped
lepper

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