scrof·u·lous /-ləs/
(a.)墮落的,淋巴結核的
scrof·u·lous /ˈskrɔfjələs, ˈskrɑf-/ 形容詞
淋巴結結核的,瘰癆性的
Scrof·u·lous a.
1. Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.
2. Diseased or affected with scrofula.
Scrofulous persons can never be duly nourished. --Arbuthnot.
-- Scrof*u*lous*ly, adv. -- Scrof*u*lous*ness, n.
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scrofulous
adj 1: afflicted with scrofula
2: morally contaminated; "denounce the scrofulous wealth of the
times"- J.D.Hart
3: having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula; "our
canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore"-
Farley Mowat