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scaglia

scale, flake

noun SKAH-lyah Rare
Animals & Nature Sea Creatures

Also means

chip, splinter

Usage Note

Scaglia can refer to fish scales, flakes of paint or stone, or chips of rock. The plural scaglie is the standard form for fish scales (le scaglie del pesce). It also appears in the phrase scaglie di Parmigiano (shavings of Parmesan). Not to be confused with scala (staircase or scale).

Examples

"Le scaglie del pesce brillano alla luce."

Natural Translation

The fish scales shine in the light.

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