Scurf (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

• Exfoliation
• Scale

Hypernyms

• Bit
• Flake
• Fleck
• Scrap

Hyponyms

• Dandruff
• Dander

Meaning ²

(botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Hypernyms

• Chip
• Flake
• Fleck
• Scrap

Related Words

• Scurfy (adjective)