English Explanatory Dictionary

scrofulous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, related to, or suffering from scrofula (form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation).
  2. Having an unkempt, unhealthy appearance.
  3. Morally degenerate; corrupt.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɹɒfjʊləs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scrofulous.wav /ˈskɹɔfjələs/

Word forms

scrofulous more scrofulous most scrofulous

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin scrōfulōsus. Surface analysis: scrofula + -ous.

Derived words

scrofulously scrofulousness
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