scabrous vs scaly

scabrous and scaly both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scabrous	No	Yes	No	No
scaly	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, scabrous and scaly are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of scabrous include lepidote, leprose, scurfy.

scabrous (adjective)	scaly (adjective)
dealing with salacious or indecent material	having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf	rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf