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Definition of Leprose
1. Adjective. Rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf.
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Scale, Scaliness
Definition of Leprose
1. a. Covered with thin, scurfy scales.
Definition of Leprose
1. Adjective. (biology) Covered with thin, scurfy scales. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Leprose
1. leprous [adj] - See also: leprous
Medical Definition of Leprose
1. Relating to or suffering from leprosy. Synonym: leprose, leprotic. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Leprose
Literary usage of Leprose
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Survey of London by John Stow (1908)
"... according to the foundation of Matilde the Queen, which was for leprose persons
of the Citie of London and the shire of Middlesex. ..."
2. A Survey of London by John Stow (1908)
"IN MARGIN : Hospital! of S. Giles founded for leprose persons of the Citie of
... All leprose people to be voided the citie & suburbs. W. Dunthorne. 1. ..."
3. Publications by Oxford Historical Society, Bostonian Society (1890)
"... adjoyning for leprose folk ; a place it seems at that time very sutable to
the quality and disposition of such people, that should be separated from the ..."
4. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria by Royal Society of Victoria (1893)
"4. C. gracilenta, Aeh. var. leucocephala, Wilson. Thallus green, conglomerato
leprose. Apothecia with stipe long and tender (To to ±5 x '1 mm. ..."
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