scabrous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a rough, uneven, or scaly surface.

• adjective

  Relating to or having scabs.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈska-/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

harsh , rough , repulsive , vile , scabby , scaly , scurfy

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Rhymes

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harsh , rash , stash , clash , flash

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Variants

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scabrous , scabrously , scabrousness , scabrousnesses

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Etymology

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Originating from the Old English word 'scamian', meaning 'to scratch' or 'rub'. The word 'scabrous' comes from the Old English word 'scab' meaning 'scab, scurf, or roughness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scabrous' is often used in scientific contexts to describe rough or scaly surfaces, such as the surface of some rocks or the skin of certain animals.

2. The word 'scabrous' comes from the same root as the word 'scab', which means a scab or crust.

3. In medieval literature, the term 'scabrous' was used to describe offensive or obscene material, reflecting its rough and unrefined nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roughness: A feeling or quality of being rough or unsmooth.

2. Scaliness: A condition or quality of being covered in scales.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'scabrous' has been used to describe rough or unrefined characters, as well as unpleasant or offensive situations. In art, it can refer to the use of rough textures or unpolished techniques.

How to Memorize "scabrous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rough, uneven surface or an object covered in scales to help remember the meaning of 'scabrous'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scabrous' with the feeling of roughness or the sight of scales to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Scales, and Scabrous means rough like scales' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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