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furfur Definition

fur·fur (fʉr′fər)

noun pl. -·fu·res′-fyo̵̅o̅ rēz′, -fə-

  1. dandruff; scurf
  2. scaly bits; esp., dandruff scales

Etymology: L, bran, redupl. < IE base *gher-, to rub > Gr cheras, gravel

furfur Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • malassezia: Dandruff is also linked with the presence of higher than normal levels of a natural yeast called ' malassezia furfur ' .

Browse dictionary entries near furfur

  1. ‹ furculum
  2. ‹ furcula
  3. ‹ furcate
  4. ‹ Furbish lousewort
  5. ‹ furbish
  6. ‹ furbelow
  7. ‹ furan
  8. ‹ fur seal
  9. ‹ fur
  10. ‹ funnyman
  1. furfuraceous ›
  2. furfural ›
  3. furfuran ›
  4. Furies ›
  5. furious ›
  6. furl ›
  7. furlong ›
  8. furlough ›
  9. furmenty ›
  10. furnace ›