scaly

(skā)

adjective scalier, scaliest

  1. having, covered with, composed of, or resembling a scale or scales
  2. shedding or yielding scales or flakes
  3. full of or infested with scale insects

See scaly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective scal·i·er, scal·i·est
  1. Covered or partially covered with scales.
  2. Shedding scales or flakes; flaking.

Related Forms:

  • scalˈi·ness noun

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