scurf
scurf
Definition
scurf (skʉrf)
noun
- little, dry scales shed by the skin, as dandruff
- any scaly coating, as on some plants, sometimes indicating a diseased condition
Etymology: ME < ON *skurfr, akin to OE sceorf, Ger schorf < IE *(s)kerb(h)- < base *(s)ker-, to cut > shear
scurf′y adjective scurf′i·er, scurf′i·est
scurf
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
Browse dictionary entries near scurf
- scuppernong
- scupper
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- scunner
- scungilli
- scummy
- scumble
- scumbag
- scum
- sculpturesque
- scurrile
- scurrility
- scurrilous
- scurry
- scurvy
- scurvy grass
- scut
- scut work
- scuta
- scutage
