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Leprose vs Leprous - What's the difference?

leprose | leprous |

As a noun leprose

is leper.

As an adjective leprous is

relating to the disease leprosy.

leprose

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biology) Covered with thin, scurfy scales.
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    leprous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to the disease leprosy.
  • Appearing decayed, having the appearance of infection by leprosy.

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