Definitions

1. adjective

Covered or furnished with scales, as a leaf or a surface.

“The squamose leaves on the tree provided excellent camouflage for the insects.”

2. adjective

Furnished with scales, especially at the margins, as certain leaves.

“The botanist carefully examined the squamose edges of the plant’s leaves.”

3. noun

A scale or scale-like structure.

“The squamose growths on the reptile’s skin were quite fascinating.”