Scurf Definition

skûrf
noun
Little, dry scales shed by the skin, as dandruff.
Webster's New World
Any scaly coating, as on some plants, sometimes indicating a diseased condition.
Webster's New World
Any of several fungal diseases of plants characterized by scaly lesions especially on underground parts, such as the tubers of potatoes.
American Heritage Medicine

(figuratively) The foul remains of anything adherent.

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Noun

Singular:
scurf
Plural:
scurfs

Origin of Scurf

  • Middle English probably of Scandinavian origin sker-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Scurf Sentence Examples

  • It was no more than the scurf of his skin, which was constantly shuffled off.

  • If you are relying on visual examination and find any black scurf at all, a Monceren tuber treatment will be cost-effective.

  • Occurrence, development, and losses associated with silver scurf and black dot on Colorado potatoes.

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FRFURF

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