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 Definitions of scabrous  [ˈskæb rəs]  

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Definition of 'scabrous' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) scabrous
having a rough surface because of minute points or projections.

2.  scabrous
indecent; obscene.

3.  scabrous
full of difficulties.

Etymology:  (1575–85; < L scab(e)r rough)

Definition of 'scabrous' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) lepidote, leprose, scabrous, scaly, scurfy
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

2. (adj) scabrous
dealing with salacious or indecent material
"a scabrous novel"


Definition of 'scabrous' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) scabrous
rough to the touch, like a file; having small raised dots, scales, or points; scabby; scurfy; scaly

2. (adj) scabrous
fig.: Harsh; unmusical



'scabrous' - Nearby Entries  

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