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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A sweet secretion, produced by the larvae of the family Psyllidae, that forms scales on eucalyptus leaves. uncountable

   "These insects sit on the veins of tree leaves, sucking their sap and excreting a sugary solution known as lerp."

2. 2
   Abbreviation of linear interpolation. abbreviation, alt-of
3. 3
   One of the lice whose larvae produce this secretion. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To interpolate linearly.

Example

More examples

"These insects sit on the veins of tree leaves, sucking their sap and excreting a sugary solution known as lerp."

Etymology

Borrowed from Wemba-Wemba lerep.

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