squamoid en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin squama (“scale”) + -oid.
Meanings
- Resembling a scale.
- Covered with scales; scaly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most squamoid | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more squamoid | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
scalelike (resembling a scale) · squamiform (resembling a scale) · squamose (covered with scales)