Definitions for scrofulous

scrofulous scrof·u·lous

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

Scrofulous is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 239 anagrams from letters in scrofulous (cfloorssuu).

Definitions for scrofulous

adjective

  1. pertaining to, resembling, of the nature of, or affected with scrofula.
  2. morally tainted.

Origin of scrofulous

First recorded in 1605-15; scroful(a) + -ous

Examples for scrofulous

As for the scrofulous ones, we'll just put them out of sight.

This in a measure tends to reduce the scrofulous development.

It is beneficial for dyspepsia, gout, rheumatism, and scrofulous diseases.

Thus there are the syphilitic, scrofulous, and rheumatic inflammations.

In scrofulous emaciation, and in the latter stages of phthisis.

The disease for which the operation was done was said to be scrofulous.

scrofulous and rickety children are the most usual sufferers in this way.

All her grand and great grandchildren whom I saw were scrofulous.

If there is a scrofulous or consumptive taint in the blood, beware!

He was suffering from a scrofulous ulcer in the neck, and it was a hideous disfigurement.

Word Value for scrofulous
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