leptus Synonyms
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leptus Meaning
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leptus (n.)
The six-legged young, or larva, of certain mites; -- sometimes used as a generic name. See Harvest mite, under Harvest.
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The six-legged young, or larva, of certain mites; -- sometimes used as a generic name. See Harvest mite, under Harvest.
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The leptus, a small coin worth about a quarter of a cent, was the smallest monetary unit in ancient Greece.
The leptus was commonly used for small purchases, such as bread or fish.
The parable of the Widow's Lepta in the New Testament tells the story of a poor widow who donates two lepta to the temple.
The leptus was also used as a unit of measurement, particularly for liquids.
