English

Adjective

1. covered with scales or scabs, or otherwise extremely rough

   After the incident with the gasoline, Noel's burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections.

2. having indecent sexual content or connotation, i.e. "rough"

   The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public.

See also

• scurf