1syllable
scaly
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Definitions ofscaly
1noun
- The scaly yellowfish, Labeobarbus natalensis.
1adjective
- Covered or abounding with scales.
Synonyms: squamulose
Example: "a scaly fish a scaly stem"
- Composed of scales lying over each other.
Example: "a scaly bulb"
- Resembling scales, laminae, or layers.
- Low, mean.
Example: "a scaly fellow"
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