as in scaled
composed of or covered with scales the snake's scaly skin was dry to the touch

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Recent Examples on the Web These scaly, mythical creatures appear in the lore of countless societies, from the pool-dwelling, peaceable dragons of the East to the fiery, venomous demons of the West. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024 This chronic skin condition causes red and silver itchy, scaly skin. Sarah Klein, Health, 25 June 2024 Rashes: These red, blotchy, or scaly patches may be itchy can spread slowly over a few days and do not change rapidly. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024 The bark, which is rough and scaly in texture and reddish-brown in appearance, is traditionally steeped in water to create an infusion with an earthy flavor and iridescent blue hue. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scaly 

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“Scaly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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