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Scabrous - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As an adjective scabrous

is covered with scales or scabs, or otherwise extremely rough.

scabrous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • covered with scales or scabs, or otherwise extremely rough
  • After the incident with the gasoline, Noel's burnt arm remained scabrous , and was susceptible to infections.
  • having indecent sexual content or connotation, rough
  • The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public.
  • (figurative) harsh; unmusical
  • * Dryden
  • His verse is scabrous and hobbling.

    See also

    * scurf

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.