Scurf
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skɜː(ɹ)f/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scurf is a noun meaning A skin disease.
Meaning
A skin disease.
More Meanings
- The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.
- Any crust-like formations on the skin, or in general.
- (figurative) The foul remains of anything adherent.
- (botany) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.
- A grey bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus).
- (obsolete, slang) A low, mean person.
Example Sentences
The Scurf is worn away, of each committed Crime
There ſtood a Hill not far whoſe frieſly top / Belch'd fire and rowling ſmoak; the reſt entire / Shon with a gloſſie ſcurff, undoubted ſign / That in his womb was hid metallic Ore,
Word Forms
- scurfs
Synonyms for scurf
Depending on context, synonyms include dandruff, scum, scale.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scale, scruff, scall, scarf, scuff, scab.
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