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scaliness

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scal⋅y

  [skey-lee]
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–adjective, scal⋅i⋅er, scal⋅i⋅est.
1. covered with or abounding in scales or scale.
2. characterized by or consisting of scales; scalelike.
3. peeling or flaking off in scales.
4. Slang. shabby; despicable.
Origin:
1520–30; scale 1 + -y 1

Related forms:
scal⋅i⋅ness, noun
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scal·y   (skā'lē)   
adj.   scal·i·er, scal·i·est

  1. Covered or partially covered with scales.

  2. Shedding scales or flakes; flaking.

scal'i·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: scaly
Pronunciation: 'skA-lE
Function: adjective
Inflected Forms: scal·i·er; -est
: covered with or composed ofscale or scales <scaly skin> —scal·i·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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scaly scal·y (skā'lē)
adj.

  1. Covered or partially covered with scales.

  2. Shedding scales or flakes; flaking.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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