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Word of the Day – Scrofulous

By August 25, 2024Word of the Day

Scrofulous (adj)

skrof-yu-lus

Morally tainted

First recorded in 1605–15. Formed from scroful [primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands, especially those of the neck.](a) + -ous.

Example sentences

“The place had always attracted the scrofulous type”

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