noun🔗ShareA disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes."Centuries ago, sailors on long voyages often suffered from scurvy because they didn't have enough fresh fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C. "medicinediseasebodyphysiologyfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCovered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy."The neglected dog had a scurvy coat, covered in scabs and dry patches. "diseasemedicinebodyconditionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareContemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean."a scurvy trick; a scurvy knave"charactermoralattitudeinhumannegativequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
