scurvily
scurvily

scurvy


Definition: Meaning of, scurvy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈskəːvi /

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  1. a disease caused by not eating foods such as fruit and vegetables that contain VITAMIN C
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scurvy used in phrases

  • Alpine scurvy (noun)
    1. or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan ; characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
  • common scurvy grass (noun)
    1. a widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C
  • scurvy grass (noun)
    1. a widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C
    2. any plant of the genus Barbarea: yellow-flowered Eurasian cresses; widely cultivated for winter salad
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