Definition for SCROF'U-LOUS

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.

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