scaly

🇺🇸 /ˈskeɪli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈskeɪli/
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adjective
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Having a surface covered with thin, dry, and flaky layers that resemble scales.

The snake's skin was scaly and shiny, which helped it blend in with its surroundings.

translation

adj. Having a surface covered with thin, dry, and flaky layers that resemble scales.

Word Forms

Comparative scalier
Superlative scaliest