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scaly

adjective

Having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

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Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
10

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ˈskeɪli

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adjective

  1. Having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

adjective

  1. Rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

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