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 Pityriasis alba is a minor form of eczema (atopic dermatitis) that appears as scaly hypopigmentation. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024 And with more of the scaly beasts on hand than riders to mount them, what is the Black Queen to do? Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 14 July 2024 Josh's parents soon grow accustomed to living with an enormous scaly beast, and things are further enlivened by the arrival of Lyle's former owner Hector (Javier Bardem), an eccentric showman who still hopes to hit the big time with the tuneful reptile. Danny Horn, EW.com, 20 July 2024 This autoimmune skin condition causes silvery or scaly skin and plaques—elevated, solid lesions (patches) of discolored skin. Mark Gurarie, Health, 5 July 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 19 Sep. 2024.

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