leprous
(adjective) relating to or resembling or having leprosy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
leprous (comparative more leprous, superlative most leprous)
Relating to or infected with one of the diseases known as leprosy.
(archaic) Morally infectious or infected.
Appearing decayed, having the appearance of infection by leprosy.
• Sproule, pelorus, per'lous, perlous, sporule
Source: Wiktionary
Lep"rous, a. Etym: [OF. leprous, lepros, F. lépreux, fr. L. leprosus, fr. lepra, leprae, leprosy. See Leper.]
1. Infected with leprosy; pertaining to or resembling leprosy. "His hand was leprous as snow." Ex. iv. 6.
2. (Nat. Hist.)
Definition: Leprose.
– Lep"rous*ly, adv.
– Lep"rous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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