adjective
- covered with or consisting of scales; scaly
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The squamose bark of the pine tree peeled away in thin layers.
- Reptiles have squamose skin that protects them from water loss.
- The botanist examined the squamose leaves under a microscope.
- Fish display squamose patterns that help with camouflage.
- The squamose surface felt rough to the touch.
- Ancient armor was designed with squamose metal plates.