scrofulous

Definition of Scrofulous in English :

1. scrofulous

afflicted with scrofula

2. scrofulous

morally contaminated

Example Sentences:
'denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times'

3. scrofulous

having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula

Example Sentences:
'our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Scrofulous

adjective

1.

of, relating to, resembling, or having scrofula

2.

morally degraded

adjective

1.

of, like, or having scrofula

2.

morally corrupt; degenerate

adj.

1. Relating to, affected with, or resembling scrofula.

2. Morally degenerate; corrupt: "a scrofulous, grim, darkly funny burlesque on art, celebrity, and love" (Stephen Schiff).