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Leprous vs Leper - What's the difference?

leprous | leper |

As an adjective leprous

is relating to the disease leprosy.

As a noun leper is

a person who has leprosy.

leprous

English

Adjective

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

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    leper

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who has leprosy.
  • A person who is shunned; a pariah.

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