Synonyms of squamous
11 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for squamous is squamulose. Other synonyms of squamous are squamate. The opposite of squamous is esquamulose.
Synonyms and similar words for squamous
adjectiveCovered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
- squamose
- squamuloseHaving small scales.
- scaled
- scaly
- scarious
- squamateCovered in scales.
- squamatedSquamose.
- squamiferousScaly; covered in scales.
- squamoid
- furfuraceous
- squarrose
Opposite of squamous
adjectiveCovered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
- esquamuloseNot covered in scales or scale-like objects; having a smooth skin or outer covering.
- scaleless
Meaning of squamous
- adjective Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
- adjective Of or pertaining to the squamosal bone; squamosal.
- adjective Of or pertaining to an epithelium with cells that are wider than their height (flat and scale-like).
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Questions about synonyms of squamous
- What is another word for squamous?
- Squamous has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as squamulose and squamate.
- What is the opposite of squamous?
- The opposite of squamous is esquamulose.
- What does squamous mean?
- Squamous means covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
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