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scaly

adjective \ˈskā-lē\

: covered with scales or flakes

scal·i·erscal·i·est

Full Definition of SCALY

a : covered with, composed of, or rich in scale or scales

b : flaky

: of or relating to scaly animals

: despicable, poor <a regular scaly old shop — Charles Dickens>

: infested with scale insects <scaly fruit>

— scal·i·ness noun

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First Known Use of SCALY

14th century

Related to SCALY

Synonyms: scaled, squamous

Antonyms: scaleless

Rhymes with SCALY

Ailey, bailey, bailie, daily, Daley, Daly, gaily, grayly, paly, shaley, wally

SCALINESS Defined for Kids

scaly

adjective \ˈskā-lē\

scal·i·erscal·i·est

Definition of SCALY for Kids

: covered with scales or flakes <scaly skin>

Medical Dictionary

scaly

adjective \ˈskā-lē\

scal·i·erscal·i·est

Medical Definition of SCALY

: covered with or composed of scale or scales <dry scaly skin>

—scal·i·ness noun

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