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scaly

UK/ˈskeɪli/ uncommon dated vulgar

adjective

1.

rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

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2.

having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

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Origin

From Middle English scali, skaly. By surface analysis, scale + -y.

Phrases

  • Cameroon scaly-tail
  • scaly anteater
  • scaly clam
  • scaly legs
  • scaly spleenwort
  • scaly-breasted lorikeet
  • scaly-foot gastropod
  • scaly-sided merganser

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