Scurf

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)f

Full definition of scurf

Noun

1. A skin disease.
2. The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.
3. Any crust-like formations on the skin, or in general.
• MiltonThere stood a hill not far, whose grisly top
  Belched fire and rolling smoke; the rest entire
  Shone with a glossy scurf.
4. (figurative) The foul remains of anything adherent.
• DrydenThe scurf is worn away of each committed crime.
5. (botany) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.