leprose vs scaly

leprose

adj
  • Synonym of leprous, afflicted with leprosy. 

  • Synonym of scaly or lepidote, particularly describing lichens with a granular or powdery thallus. 

scaly

adj
  • Resembling scales, laminae, or layers. 

  • Covered or abounding with scales. 

  • Composed of scales lying over each other. 

noun
  • The scaly yellowfish (Labeobarbus natalensis). 

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