"Lepechinia" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Lepechinia is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as the "Cloudillies" and includes about 25 species of shrubs and subshrubs native to the Americas.
Leotychidas was an ancient Greek general who served as the navarch of the Hellenic League during the Peloponnesian War. He was the son of Leotychidis, a Spartan who died at the Battle of Pylos, and was made navarch in 404 BC.
Lep refers to leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. It is characterized by the presence of granulomas in the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, which can lead to disfiguring lesions and nerve damage. Lep also means to move slowly and quietly, as if hardly recognized, often in reference to a person or animal trying not to be noticed.
Lepadite is a rare and obsolete word. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a lepadite refers to a Formica polyctena, a type of ant. It is a scientific name used in biology and entomology to describe this species of ant.
Lepadoid refers to something that is resembling or characteristic of Lepadidae, a family of crustaceans commonly known as barnacles. Lepadoids are organisms that exhibit a similar body shape or structure to barnacles, typically having a calcareous shell and feathery or hair-like appendages used for feeding and movement.
Lepanto refers to a significant naval battle fought on October 7, 1571, between the Holy League, a coalition of Spanish, Venetian, and Papal forces, and the Ottoman Empire during the Ottoman-Habsburg wars. It took place in the Gulf of Corinth, near the city of Lepanto, Greece. The battle is considered one of the most important naval battles in European history, as it marked a turning point in the struggle between Christianity and Islam in the Mediterranean. The Holy League scored a decisive victory, sinking or capturing over 200 Ottoman ships, including many galleys and other warships. The battle is also known as the Battle of Lesser Lepanto, to distinguish it from a earlier battle fought in 1499.
Lepers refers to people who have leprosy, a chronic bacterial disease that can cause skin lesions, nerve damage, and disability. Historically, lepers were often shunned or outcast by society due to the fear of infection and the unsightly physical appearance of the disease. Today, with effective treatment, leprosy is curable and those affected are largely stigmatized out of society.
Lepidochelys is a genus of sea turtles that consists of two species: the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) and the Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Lepidocrocite is a type of iron oxide mineral, specifically a hydrated iron oxide hydroxide. It is a reddish-brown mineral that is composed of iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH)). It is often found in iron-rich sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, and is a common weathering product of iron-rich minerals. Lepidocrocite is a relatively rare mineral, and is often associated with other iron oxides, such as hematite and goethite.