| 单词 | scabious |
| 释义 | scabious scabious1 /skay"bee euhs/, adj. 1. covered with or consisting of scabs; scabby. 2. pertaining to or of the nature of scabies. [1595-1605; SCABI(ES) + -OUS] scabious2 /skay"bee euhs/, n. 1. Also called pincushion flower. any of various plants belonging to the genus Scabiosa, of the teasel family, having opposite leaves and often showy flower heads in a variety of colors. 2. any of various similar or related plants. [1350-1400; ME scabiose < ML scabiosa (herba) scabies-curing (herb); see SCABIES, -OUS] |
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