Main Entry: scaly

Pronunciation: \ˈskā-lē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): scal·i·er; scal·i·est

Date: 14th century

1 a : covered with, composed of, or rich in scale or scales b : flaky
2 : of or relating to scaly animals
3 : despicable, poor <a regular scaly old shop — Charles Dickens>
4 : infested with scale insects <scaly fruit>

— scal·i·ness noun