Lexic.us

Definition of Scarify

1. Verb. Puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals. "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces"

2. Verb. Scratch the surface of. "Scarify seeds"

3. Verb. Break up. "Scarify soil"

Definition of Scarify

1. v. t. To scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), to make small incisions in, by means of a lancet or scarificator, so as to draw blood from the smaller vessels without opening a large vein.

Definition of Scarify

1. to make superficial cuts in [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES]

Medical Definition of Scarify

1. To abrade, scratch, or modify the surface. To scratch the impervious seed coat of a hard seed. To break the surface of the soil. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scarify

scarf out Scaridae scarier scariest scarification scarification scarifications scarification test scarificator scarified

scarifier scarifier scarifiers scarifies scarify (current term) scarify (current term) scarifying scarifyingly scarily scariness

scarinesses scaring scariose scarious scarious scarlatina scarlatina scarlatinal scarlatinal scarlatinal nephritis

Other Resources: