Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leprose
Adjective
/ˈlɛprəʊs/
Definition
Covered with scales or scabs; scabby or scaly in appearance.
Examples
- The leprose bark of the old tree gave it a weathered appearance.
- Aside from its leprose texture, the plant had vibrant green leaves.
- After years of neglect, the garden was filled with leprose shrubs.
Meaning
The term ‘leprose’ refers to something that has a rough, scabby texture, often used to describe the surface of certain plants or conditions that appear damaged or unhealthy.
Synonyms
- Scabby
- Scaly
- Bumpy
- Rough
