Definitions for scabrousˈskæb rəs
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
scab•rousˈskæb rəs(adj.)
having a rough surface because of minute points or projections.
Category: Building Trades
indecent; obscene.
full of difficulties.
Origin of scabrous:
1575–85; < L scab(e)r rough
scab′rous•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
lepidote, leprose, scabrous, scaly, scurfy(adj)
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
scabrous(adj)
dealing with salacious or indecent material
"a scabrous novel"
Wiktionary
scabrous(Adjective)
covered with scales or scabs, or otherwise extremely rough
After the incident with the gasoline, Noel's burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections.
scabrous(Adjective)
having indecent sexual content or connotation, rough
The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public.
Webster Dictionary
Scabrous(adj)
rough to the touch, like a file; having small raised dots, scales, or points; scabby; scurfy; scaly
Scabrous(adj)
fig.: Harsh; unmusical
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