SCROFULOUS


Meaning of SCROFULOUS in English

adj.

Pronunciation: -l ə s

Function: adjective

Date: 1612

1 : of, relating to, or affected with scrofula

2 a : having a diseased run-down appearance b : morally contaminated < scrofulous characters ⋯ so quick to smear ― John Garrity>

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