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Definition of leptodermis
leptodermis
/ˌlɛptoʊˈdɜːrmɪs/
lep · to · der · mis
Plural:leptodermises
leptodermis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any deciduous or evergreen shrub of the genus Leptodermis in the family Rubiaceae, native to eastern Asia and the Himalayas, cultivated as an ornamental plant for its clusters of fragrant, tubular or funnel-shaped white, pink, or lilac flowers.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leptodermis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leptodermis