furfur

[ fur-fer ]

noun

, plural fur·fur·es [fur, -fy, uh, -reez, -f, uh, -].

1. the formation of flakelike particles on the surface of the skin, as of dandruff.
2. furfures, these particles.

furfur

/ ˈfɜːfə /

noun

1. a scaling of the skin; dandruff
2. any scale of the epidermis

Word History and Origins

Origin of furfur¹

1615–25; < Latin: bran, scaly infection

Word History and Origins

Origin of furfur¹

C17: from Latin: bran, scurf

Example Sentences

The skin disease Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor was shown to be due to the Microsporon furfur by Eichstedt in 1846.

From Project Gutenberg

Where her arms came out of it there was grey furfur round her neck, too, and her close-fitting cap was furry.

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