scrofulous - 5 dictionary results
scrof⋅u⋅lous
[skrof-yuh-luh
s] 
–adjective
| 1. | pertaining to, resembling, of the nature of, or affected with scrofula. |
| 2. | morally tainted. |
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Scrofulous
Scrof"u*lous\, a. [Cf. F. scrofuleux.]1. Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body. 2. Diseased or affected with scrofula. Scrofulous persons can never be duly nourished. --Arbuthnot. -- Scorf"u*lous*ly, adv. -- Scrof"u*lous*ness, n.
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Main Entry: scrof·u·lous
Pronunciation: 'skrof-y&-l&s, 'skräf-
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or affected with scrofula<scrofulous ulcers>
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scrofulous scrof·u·lous (skrŏf'yə-ləs)
adj.
Relating to, affected with, or resembling scrofula.
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