Leprous

Definition of Leprous

1. Relating to or resembling or having leprosy Adjective

Lexical Analysis for "leprous"

leprosy
Noun
derivation
1
1. chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
leprosy
Noun
pertainym
1
1. chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae

Etymology for leprous

etymologically related leprosy
etymological origin of leprous

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