scrofulous
scrofulous
Definition
scrofu·lous (-ləs)
adjective
- of, like, or having scrofula
- morally corrupt; degenerate
scrof′u·lously adverb
scrofulous
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- ulcer: An infusion of the plant was used both locally as a wash and internally as a remedy for scrofulous ulcers.
Browse dictionary entries near scrofulous
- scrofula
- scrod
- scrobiculate
- scrivener
- scriptwriter
- scripture
- scriptural
- Scripts
- scriptorium
- Scriptkiddie or Newbie
- scroll
- scroll saw
- scrollwork
- scrooch
- Scrooge
- scrotum
- scrouge
- scrounge
- scroungy
- scrub
