HyperDic: scrofulous

English > 3 senses of the word scrofulous:
ADJECTIVEallscrofulousafflicted with scrofula
allscrofulousmorally contaminated
allscrofuloushaving a diseased appearance resembling scrofula
English > scrofulous: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningAfflicted with scrofula.
Broaderill, sickAffected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
Spanishescrofuloso
Nounsscrofulaa form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
English > scrofulous: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmorally contaminated.
Example"denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times"- J.D.Hart
Broaderimmoraldeliberately violating / violating accepted principles of right and wrong
English > scrofulous: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningHaving a diseased appearance resembling scrofula.
Example"our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore"- Farley Mowat
Broaderuglydispleasing to the senses
Catalanescrofulós

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