transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈskā-lē ]
adjective
( scal·i·er ; -est )
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : covered with, composed of, or rich in scale or scales
b. : flaky
2. : of or relating to scaly animals
3. : despicable , poor
a regular scaly old shop — Charles Dickens
4. : infested with scale insects
scaly fruit
• scal·i·ness noun