Definitions for scrofula

scrofula scrof·u·la

Spelling: [skrof-yuh-luh]
IPA: /ˈskrɒf yə lə/

Scrofula is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 336 anagrams from letters in scrofula (acflorsu).

Definitions for scrofula

noun

  1. primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands, especially those of the neck.

Origin of scrofula

1350-1400; Middle English (plural) Late Latin scrōfulae (Latin scrōf(a) sow + -ulae (plural) -ule), from the belief that breeding sows were susceptible

Examples for scrofula

scrofula, in fact, seems to have been the cause of her death.

In olden time, scrofula, or the 'king's evil', was cured by the touch of the king.

Consumption and scrofula, though similar, are not the same disease.

Inflammations of the ear are a common occurrence with scrofula.

Sex has no particular influence on the development of scrofula.

scrofula is only too often a precursory stage of tuberculosis.

Amongst them were a couple of tutors, with their pupils who had come to be cured of scrofula.

This much is certain that scrofula inclines to tuberculosis.

scrofula and consumption often follow protracted depressions of mind.

On their qualities—as 'Scrophularia' from its (quite uncertified) use in scrofula.

Word Value for scrofula
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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