scabious 1
/skay"bee euhs/ , adj.
1. covered with or consisting of scabs; scabby.
2. pertaining to or of the nature of scabies.
[ 1595-1605; SCABI(ES) + -OUS ]
scabious 2
/skay"bee euhs/ , n.
1. Also called pincushion flower . any of various plants belonging to the genus Scabiosa, of the teasel family, having opposite leaves and often showy flower heads in a variety of colors.
2. any of various similar or related plants.
[ 1350-1400; ME scabiose scabiosa ( herba ) scabies-curing (herb); see SCABIES, -OUS ]