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- [skey-beez, -bee-eez]
- /ˈskeɪ biz, -biˌiz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skey-beez, -bee-eez]
- /ˈskeɪ biz, -biˌiz/
Definition of scabietic word
- noun scabietic a contagious skin disease occurring especially in sheep and cattle and also in humans, caused by the itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows under the skin. Compare itch (def 10), mange. 1
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Origin of scabietic
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin scabiēs roughness, the itch, derivative of scabere to scratch, scrape; cognate with shave
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Parts of speech for Scabietic
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scabietic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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