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scor·bu·tic \(ˈ)skȯ(r)|byüd.]ik, -üt], ]ēk\ adjective also scor·bu·ti·cal \]ə̇kəl, ]ēk-\ Etymology: New Latin scorbuticus, from scorbutus scurvy (probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old English scurf, sceorf, scurf) + Latin -icus -ic, -ical — more at scurf 1. : of or relating to scurvy : having the nature of scurvy : diseased with scurvy 2. obsolete : antiscorbutic • scor·bu·ti·cal·ly \]ə̇k(ə)lē\ adverb |