What does LEPTA mean?

Lepta

1. Parts of Speech: noun

2. Definitions: a small Greek coin worth 1/100 of a drachma

3. Pronunciations: (US: LEPT-uh, UK: LEPT-uh)

4. Origin and Usage: The word "lepta" comes from ancient Greek and was used as a currency in ancient Greece. Today, it is primarily used in historical contexts or in discussions of ancient Greek culture and society.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: petal, plate, pleat, tepal, tepid

7. Example Sentences:

• The beggar asked for any spare lepta that passersby might have.
• During the time of ancient Greece, people used lepta to buy small items.
• The archaeologist found a handful of lepta among the ruins of an ancient Greek city.