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scorbutic

Pronunciation: /skɔːˈbjuːtɪk/
Definition of scorbutic

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from modern Latin scorbuticus, from medieval Latin scorbutus 'scurvy', perhaps from Middle Low German schorbūk (from schoren 'to break' + būk 'belly')

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