"squamiform" meaning in English

See squamiform in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more squamiform [comparative], most squamiform [superlative]
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  1. (biology) Having the shape or structure of a scale. Synonyms: scalelike, squamoid Translations (Translations): schubvormig (Dutch), squamiforme (French), schuppenförmig (German), squamiforme (Italian), squāmifōrmis (Latin)
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