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scurvy
noun(scur-vy)
a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
scurvy
adjective(scur-vy)
arousing disgust or scorn : contemptible, despicable
scurvy
noun(scur-vy)
a cruciferous herb (such as Cochlearia officinalis) formerly used in preventing or treating scurvy

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