Associations to the word «Scabrous»

Wiktionary

SCABROUS, adjective. Covered with scales or scabs, or otherwise extremely rough
SCABROUS, adjective. Having indecent sexual content or connotation, rough
SCABROUS, adjective. (figurative) harsh; unmusical

Dictionary definition

SCABROUS, adjective. Rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf.
SCABROUS, adjective. Dealing with salacious or indecent material; "a scabrous novel".

Wise words

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