scal·y

[skey-lee]
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; scale1 + -y1

scal·i·ness, noun
un·scal·y, adjective
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scaly (ˈskeɪlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , scalier, scaliest
1.  resembling or covered in scales
2.  peeling off in scales
 
'scaliness
 
n

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scaly scal·y (skā'lē)
adj.

  1. Covered or partially covered with scales.

  2. Shedding scales or flakes; flaking.

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Example sentences
The main symptom is a growing bump that may have a rough, scaly surface and
  flat reddish patches.
There are many opportunities to volunteer for those furry, scaly or feathery
  friends of yours.
He will become a wild boar or a fierce tiger, a scaly dragon or lion with
  yellow mane.
They have a wide, scaly, gray body and a tapered head.
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