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scaly
adjective \ˈskā-lē\
: covered with scales or flakes
scal·i·erscal·i·est
Full Definition of SCALY
2
: of or relating to scaly animals
3
: despicable, poor <a regular scaly old shop — Charles Dickens>
4
: infested with scale insects <scaly fruit>
— scal·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of SCALY
14th century
SCALY Defined for Kids
scaly
adjective \ˈskā-lē\
scal·i·erscal·i·est
Definition of SCALY for Kids
: covered with scales or flakes <scaly skin>
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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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