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: flaky2: of or relating to scaly animals3: despicable, poor <a regular scaly old shop — Charles Dickens>4: infested with scale insects <scaly fruit>

— scal·i·ness noun