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   scab·rous

   /ˈskabrəs/

   adjective

   • 1. rough and covered with, or as if with, scabs: "his face was scabrous and lumpy"
   • 2. indecent; salacious: "scabrous publications"

   Word Origin late 16th century (first used to describe an author's style as ‘harsh, unmusical, unpolished’): from French scabreux or late Latin scabrosus, from Latin scaber ‘rough’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scabrously adverb
   • 2. scabrousness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scabrousScabrous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Dec 12, 2023 · Scabrous means rough, scalp, or indecent. Learn the synonyms, examples, and history of this adjective from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Scabrous means offensive or shocking, because describing or showing sex. Learn how to pronounce it, see translations and examples of scabrous in sentences.

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   Scabrous definition: having a rough surface because of minute points or projections.. See examples of SCABROUS used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of scabrous. adjective. rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf. synonyms: lepidote, leprose, scaly, scurfy. rough, unsmooth. having or caused by an irregular surface. adjective. dealing with salacious or indecent material. “a scabrous novel” synonyms: dirty.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCABROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Scabrous means rough, scaly, or scabby, or indecent, shocking, or salacious. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › scabrousScabrous - definition of scabrous by The Free Dictionary

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   Scabrous means rough, scaly, or indecent. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations.

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   3 days ago · scabrous (comparative more scabrous, superlative most scabrous) Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough. Synonyms: scabby, scaly, scurfy; see also Thesaurus: scabby, Thesaurus: rough