Meaning of scrofulous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    scrofulous

    Definitions

    1. afflicted with scrofula

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  2. 2. morally contaminated

    Examples

    • « denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times- J.D.Hart »

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  3. 3. having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula

    Examples

    • « our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore- Farley Mowat »

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