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Definition of scrofulous 1 : of, relating to, or affected with of, relating to, or affected with scrofula 2 a : having a diseased run-down appearance b : morally contaminated scrofulous characters … so quick to smear — John Garrity

First Known Use of scrofulous 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for scrofulous scrofulous adjective scrof·​u·​lous | \ ˈskrȯf-yə-ləs, ˈskräf- \ Medical Definition of scrofulous : of, relating to, or affected with scrofulous ulcers of, relating to, or affected with scrofula

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