leptosome

/lɛpˈtɒzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is exceptionally slender or thin.

“The model was a leptosome with long legs and a narrow waist.”

2. noun

A very small or narrow object or part of something.

“The tiny leptosome on the leaf was home to a colony of insects.”

Synonyms

  • slender
  • svelte
  • thin

Antonyms

  • robust
  • stout