scaley vs scaly

scaley

scaly

noun
  • The scaly yellowfish (Labeobarbus natalensis). 

adj
  • Resembling scales, laminae, or layers. 

  • Covered or abounding with scales. 

  • Composed of scales lying over each other. 

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