fish scale

• Petite plaque fine et plate qui recouvre la peau des poissons, offrant une protection et réduisant la friction dans l'eau.

A small, thin, flat plate that covers the skin of a fish, providing protection and reducing friction in water.

1. Zoological termA2formal

   A small, rigid plate that grows out of the skin of a fish, providing protection.

   Écaille de poisson

   • The fish scale shimmered in the sunlight.
   • He examined the fish scale under a microscope.
   • The pattern of a fish scale is unique to each species.

2. Slang for cocaineC2slang

   A street term for high-purity cocaine, referring to its flaky, scale-like appearance.

   Écaille de poisson

   • The dealer was selling fish scale on the corner.
   • He got caught with a bag of fish scale.
   • Fish scale is considered very pure and expensive.