scurfy vs scaly

scurfy and scaly both are adjectives.

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

As adjectives, scurfy and scaly are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of scurfy include lepidote, leprose, scabrous.

scurfy (adjective)	scaly (adjective)
having or producing or covered with scurf	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