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scaly
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scaly
(adjective)
scaly
/
ˈ
skeɪli/
adjective
scalier
;
scaliest
scaly
/
ˈ
skeɪli/
adjective
scalier
;
scaliest
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCALY
[
also more scaly; most scaly
]
:
covered with scales or flakes
a
scaly
crocodile
His skin was dry and
scaly
.
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