Definition of Scaly

1. Adjective. Rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf.

Exact synonyms: Lepidote, Leprose, Scabrous, Scurfy
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Scale, Scaliness

2. Adjective. Having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles.
Exact synonyms: Scaled, Scaley
Category relationships: Zoological Science, Zoology
Similar to: Armored, Armoured
Derivative terms: Scale, Scale, Scaliness

Definition of Scaly

1. a. Covered or abounding with scales; as, a scaly fish.

Definition of Scaly

1. Adjective. Covered or abounding with scales; as, a scaly fish. ¹

2. Adjective. Resembling scales, laminae, or layers. ¹

3. Adjective. (dated vulgar or South African) Mean; low. ¹

4. Adjective. Composed of scales lying over each other; as, a scaly bulb; covered with scales; as, a scaly stem. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scaly

1. peeling off in flakes [adj SCALIER, SCALIEST]

Medical Definition of Scaly

1. 1. Covered or abounding with scales; as, a scaly fish. "Scaly crocodile." 2. Resembling scales, laminae, or layers. 3. Mean; low; as, a scaly fellow. 4. Composed of scales lying over each other; as, a scaly bulb; covered with scales; as, a scaly stem. Scaly ant-eater, the pangolin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scaly

scalpal
scalped
scalpels
scalper
scalpers
scalpings
scalpins
scalpless
scalpriform
scalpriform incisors
scalprum
scalprums
scalps
scaly (current term)
scaly-sided merganser
scaly-winged
scaly anteater
scaly anteaters
scaly fern
scaly leg
scaly lentinus
scaly pholiota
scaly polypore
scaly ringworm
scaly tetter
scalyfoot
scam
scam artist

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