English adjective: scaly | |||
1. | scaly rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf | ||
Synonyms | lepidote, leprose, scabrous, scurfy | ||
Similar | rough, unsmooth | ||
Domain category | biological science, biology | ||
Antonyms | smooth | ||
2. | scaly having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles | ||
Synonyms | scaled, scaley | ||
Similar | armored, armoured | ||
Domain category | zoological science, zoology | ||
Antonyms | unarmored, unarmoured | ||