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scrof⋅u⋅lous

  [skrof-yuh-luhs]
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–adjective
1. pertaining to, resembling, of the nature of, or affected with scrofula.
2. morally tainted.
Origin:
1605–15; scroful(a) + -ous

Related forms:
scrof⋅u⋅lous⋅ly, adverb
scrof⋅u⋅lous⋅ness, noun
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scrof·u·lous   (skrŏf'yə-ləs)   
adj.  

  1. Relating to, affected with, or resembling scrofula.

  2. Morally degenerate; corrupt: "a scrofulous, grim, darkly funny burlesque on art, celebrity, and love" (Stephen Schiff).

scrof'u·lous·ly adv., scrof'u·lous·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: scrof·u·lous
Pronunciation: 'skrof-y&-l&s, 'skräf-
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or affected with scrofula<scrofulous ulcers>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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scrofulous scrof·u·lous (skrŏf'yə-ləs)
adj.
Relating to, affected with, or resembling scrofula.

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