dandruff

[ dan-druhf ]

noun

1. a seborrheic scurf that forms on the scalp and comes off in small scales.

dandruff

/ ˈdændrəf /

noun

1. loose scales of dry dead skin shed from the scalp Also called (now rarely)dandriff

Derived Forms

• ˈdandruffy, adjective

Other Words From

• dandruff·y dandriff·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dandruff¹

First recorded in 1535–45; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of dandruff¹

C16: dand-, of unknown origin + -ruff, probably from Middle English roufe scab, from Old Norse hrūfa

Example Sentences

Head & Shoulders is known as a leader behind shampoos to combat dandruff and dryness.

From Popular-Science

Dandruff or milk crust which is often seen on young babies'334 scalps has been described in detail elsewhere.

From Project Gutenberg

He looked more the fashionable club man than ever, though he did have a slight sprinkling of dandruff on his coat collar.

From Project Gutenberg

The dandruff which detaches from the skin within the escutcheon of the first order is yellowish or copperish color.

From Project Gutenberg

Dandruff may cause a loss of hair; if it does, the hairs come out clean, while in ringworm they break off near the scalp.

From Project Gutenberg

I never fully enjoyed the taste of equine dandruff, and the eternal smell of manure irked me, especially at the table.

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