Associations to the word «Scrofulous»
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Wiktionary
SCROFULOUS, adjective. (pathology) of, related to, or suffering from scrofula
SCROFULOUS, adjective. Morally degenerate; corrupt
Dictionary definition
SCROFULOUS, adjective. Afflicted with scrofula.
SCROFULOUS, adjective. Morally contaminated; "denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times"- J.D.Hart.
SCROFULOUS, adjective. Having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula; "our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore"- Farley Mowat.
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