scorbutic en · ADJ
Etymology
From early New Latin scorbūticus (“pertaining to scurvy”), from scorbūtus (“scurvy”), from French scorbut, of Germanic origin.
Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or suffering from scurvy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more scorbutic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most scorbutic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| scorbutical | alternative | lexicographic |