lepidote UK /ˈlɛpɪdəʊt/US /ˈlɛpɪdoʊt/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Covered with scurfy scales.The leaves of the oleaster are lepidote. noun1 •A lepidote plant, any plant with a coat of scurfy scales.Oleaster is a lepidote. formslepidotes · more lepidote · most lepidote