scrof·u·lous /-ləs/
 (a.)墮落的,淋巴結核的


 scrof·u·lous /ˈskrɔfjələs, ˈskrɑf-/ 形容詞
 淋巴結結核的,瘰癆性的


 Scrof·u·lous a.
 1. Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.
 2. Diseased or affected with scrofula.
    Scrofulous persons can never be duly nourished.   --Arbuthnot.
 -- Scrof*u*lous*ly, adv. -- Scrof*u*lous*ness, n.

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 scrofulous
      adj 1: afflicted with scrofula
      2: morally contaminated; "denounce the scrofulous wealth of the
         times"- J.D.Hart
      3: having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula; "our
         canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore"-
         Farley Mowat