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scurfy

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scurf


Main Entry:
scurf Listen to the pronunciation of scurf
Pronunciation:
\ˈskərf\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic skurfa scurf; akin to Old High German scorf scurf, Old English sceorfan to scarify
Date:
before 12th century
1: thin dry scales detached from the epidermis especially in an abnormal skin condition; specifically : dandruff2 a: something like flakes or scales adhering to a surface b: the foul remains of something adherent3 a: a scaly deposit or covering on some plant parts; also : a localized or general darkening and roughening of a plant surface usually more pronounced than russeting b: a plant disease characterized by scurf
— scurfy Listen to the pronunciation of scurfy \ˈskər-fē\ adjective
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