SCURFY

lepidote, leprose, scabrous, scaly, scurfy

(adjective) rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

scurfy

(adjective) having or producing or covered with scurf

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

scurfy (comparative scurfier, )

Characterized by scurf; covered with scurf.

Source: Wiktionary


Scurf"y, a. [Compar. Scurfier; superl. Scurfiest.]

Definition: Having or producing scurf; covered with scurf; resembling scurf.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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