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 of scaly The employees found the scaly stowaway on Saturday, Nov. 16, while unloading a box of trees in preparation for the holiday season. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024 Ballerini went with an aquatic theme for the cruise ship-set show's premiere with a scaly gold slip dress featuring a slit on one leg. Chiara Kim, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Ichthyosis: Ichthyosis is a group of genetic or acquired skin disorders leading to dry, scaly, and discolored skin; skin pH is higher. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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