scurvy — a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɜːrvi/
Korean meaning: 비타민 C 부족으로 인한 괴혈병 (잇몸 출혈, 상처 재발 등의 증상)
Korean pronunciation: **스**커비
Example Sentences
- The scurvy dog refused to share his treasure map with anyone.
- The pirate captain's crew avoided scurvy by always carrying barrels of pickled cabbage on their ship.
- Modern nutritionists find it hard to believe that people once died from scurvy when citrus fruits could have saved them.
scurvy
NOUN//ˈskɜːrvi//
a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds
a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds
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Origin
From Dutch 'scheurbuik' (literally 'split-belly'), combining 'scheuren' (to split/tear) and 'buik' (belly), referring to the disease's characteristic symptom of splitting and bleeding skin. The word entered English in the 16th century through maritime trade and naval contact.
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“The scurvy dog refused to share his treasure map with anyone.”
“The pirate captain's crew avoided scurvy by always carrying barrels of pickled cabbage on their ship.”
“Modern nutritionists find it hard to believe that people once died from scurvy when citrus fruits could have saved them.”
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