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- [lep-ruh s]
- /ˈlɛp rəs/
- /ˈleprəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lep-ruh s]
- /ˈlɛp rəs/
Definitions of leprous word
- adjective leprous Pathology. affected with leprosy. 1
- adjective leprous of or resembling leprosy. 1
- adjective leprous Botany, Zoology. covered with scales. 1
- noun leprous Suffering from leprosy. 1
- adjective leprous relating to leprosy 1
- adjective leprous having leprosy 0
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Origin of leprous
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225; Middle English word from Late Latin word leprōsus. See leper, -ous
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Parts of speech for Leprous
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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leprous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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leprous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leprous
adjective leprous
- scabrous — having a rough surface because of minute points or projections.
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