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scurvy
UK
/ˈskɜːvi/
US
/ˈskɜrvi/
Translations
scurvies
pl
UK
/ˈskɜː.vi/
US
/ˈskɝː.vi/
Sailors in the 18th century often suffered from scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long voyages.
Les marins du XVIIIe siècle souffraient souvent du scorbut en raison du manque de fruits et de légumes frais lors des longs voyages.
Synonyms
scurvier
Comp.
scurviest
Super.
UK
/ˈskɜːvi/
US
/ˈskɜrvi/
The scurvy sailors showed bleeding gums and loose teeth.
Les marins scorbutiques présentaient des gencives qui saignaient et des dents branlantes.
His scurvy behavior towards his friends was unacceptable.
Son comportement méprisable envers ses amis était inacceptable.
Definitions
Sailors in the 18th century often suffered from scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long voyages.
His scurvy behavior towards his friends was unacceptable.
The scurvy sailors showed bleeding gums and loose teeth.