scrofulous - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'scrofulous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Scrofulous

[ a.]

- Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.
- Diseased or affected with scrofula.

1 . scrofulous

[ s]

Meaning (1):
- morally contaminated

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Meaning (2):
- having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula

Example in sentence:

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