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scabrous definition

scab·rous (skab′rəs, skā′brəs)

adjective

    1. rough with small points or knobs, like a file; scaly or scabby
    2. marked with or as with scabs; blotchy, encrusted, etc.
  2. full of difficulties
  3. indecent, shocking, improper, scandalous, etc.

Etymology: LL scabrosus < L scabere, to scratch: see scab

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