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Scurf Definition & Meaning

scurf
noun
  1. (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts
  2. a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

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Frequently asked questions

What does scurf mean?
(botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
What part of speech is scurf?
Scurf is a noun.
How many definitions does scurf have?
Scurf has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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