scurvy
11scurvy — n. a disease that is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Unlike most animals, humans cannot synthesize ascorbic acid and must obtain it from fresh fruit and vegetables. The first sign of scurvy is swollen bleeding gums, and a… …
12scurvy — [“ska^vi] mod. repulsive; gross. (Collegiate.) □ Who is that scurvy guy who just came in? □ That class is scurvy. You’ll wish you hadn’t taken it …
13scurvy — n. & adj. n. a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds, esp. formerly affecting sailors. adj. (scurvier, scurviest) paltry, low, mean, dishonourable,… …
14scurvy — I. noun Etymology: 2scurvy Date: circa 1565 a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes II. adjective Etymology: scurf Date: 1579 arousing… …
15scurvy — scur|vy [ˈskə:vi US ˈskə:r ] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: scurvy affected with dandruff , from scurf dandruff , from Old English] a disease caused by not eating foods such as fruit and vegetables that contain ↑vitamin C …
16scurvy — [[t]skɜ͟ː(r)vi[/t]] N UNCOUNT Scurvy is a disease that is caused by a lack of vitamin C …
17scurvy — /ˈskɜvi / (say skervee) noun 1. a disease marked by swollen and bleeding gums, livid spots on the skin, prostration, etc., due to a diet lacking in vitamin C. –adjective (scurvier, scurviest) 2. low, mean, or contemptible: a scurvy trick.… …
18Scurvy grass — Scurvy Scur vy, n. [Probably from the same source as scorbute, but influenced by scurf, scurfy, scurvy, adj.; cf. D. scheurbuik scurvy, G. scharbock, LL. scorbutus. Cf. {Scorbute}.] (Med.) A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about… …
19scurvy grass — n. an arctic plant (Cochlearia officinalis) of the crucifer family, with white flowers and a tarlike flavor, formerly used in treating scurvy: also scurvy weed …
20scurvy grass — n a cress (as Cochlearia officinalis) formerly believed useful in preventing or treating scurvy * * * Cochlearia officinalis …
