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squamulose definition

squamu·lose (skwam′yə lōs′, skwā′myə-)

adjective

having, covered with, or consisting of small scales

Etymology: ModL squamulosus < L squamula, dim. of squama, a scale

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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