Scurf

[skɜːf] or [skɝf]

Definition

(noun.) (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts.

Edited by Edith--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.

(n.) Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent.

(n.) Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface.

(n.) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.

Typed by Humphrey

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. (Med.) Miliary scab.[2]. Soil, stain, foul remains.

Typed by Ann

Definition

n. the crust or flaky matter formed on the skin: anything adhering to the surface: scum: a gray bull trout.—n. Scurf′iness.—adj. Scurf′y having scurf: like scurf.

Typist: Miguel