scaly

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a scaly surface, covered with small plates or ridges.

  - "The snake was scaly and slippery."
  - "The fish had a scaly body."
  - "The reptile's scales provided protection from the desert heat."

• adjective

  Formed or covered with scales.

  - "The dragon was described as a large, scaly beast."
  - "The scaly walls of the castle were covered in moss."
  - "The scaly texture of the pottery gave it an ancient look."

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Antonyms

esquamulose , scaleless

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Synonyms

squamulose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scaly
valley , mally , dally , rally

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Variants

List of all variants of scaly that leads to same result
scalier , scaliest , scaliness , scalinesses , scaly , scaly anteater , scaly anteaters , pangolin , pangolins

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Etymology

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Old English scaelig, from secal, scale.

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Trivia

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1. The largest animal on Earth, the blue whale, is not scaly.

2. Some people believe that the scales of a snake can be used for medicinal purposes.

3. The term 'scaly' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is untrustworthy or deceptive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reptiles: Animals that have a scaly body and are cold-blooded.

2. Armor: Protective covering made of scales or other materials.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'scaly' is often used to describe creatures or beings that have a reptilian appearance, such as dragons or serpents. In art, the texture of scales is often depicted to convey a sense of roughness, toughness, or protection.

How to Memorize "scaly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a snake or lizard with a rough, bumpy texture. Visualize the small plates or ridges that cover their bodies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scaly' with reptiles or armor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scales like snakes' to remember the meaning of 'scaly'.

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