Word: scaly
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: scal
y
Definition: low, mean.
Morphemes:
Affix: scale
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To strip or clear of scale; to descale.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scāla
Language: la
Decoded: scala
PoS: Noun
Meaning: stairs (flight of steps)
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming diminutive nouns.