scabrous meaning

UK US

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

scabrous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

scabrous as an adjective

  1. rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

    Synonyms: lepidote, leprose, scaly, scurfy

    Similar: rough

  2. dealing with salacious or indecent material
    • a scabrous novel

    Similar: dirty

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in US · 8-letter words

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