1. Noun
Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
2. Noun
Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent.
3. Noun
Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface.
4. Noun
Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.
5. Noun
(botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts
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