squamous

English

/ˈskweɪ.məs/, /ˈskweɪ.məs/

adj
Definitions
  • Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
  • (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the squamosal bone; squamosal

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin squāmōsus.

Origin

Latin

squāmōsus

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