SCROFULA
/ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SCROFULA
A form of tuberculosis, most common in children, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.
"1970: R.H.C. Davis A History of Medieval Europe Longman: SBN 582482089. P298. "(In 1100) It (The Church) relied on the king (of France) for protection and in return gave him authority. It even ..gave support for the claim that by his royal touch, he could miraculously cure the scrofula. (A similar claim was made for the kings of England, and was exercised till the reign of Queen Anne; one of the last people to be cured in that way being Dr. Johnson.)"
Examples of SCROFULA in a Sentence
- "1970: R.H.C. Davis A History of Medieval Europe Longman: SBN 582482089. P298. "(In 1100) It (The Church) relied on the king (of France) for protection and in return gave him authority. It even ..gave support for the claim that by his royal touch, he could miraculously cure the scrofula. (A similar claim was made for the kings of England, and was exercised till the reign of Queen Anne; one of the last people to be cured in that way being Dr. Johnson.)"
Word Details
Is SCROFULA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCROFULA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCROFULA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCROFULA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | o | f | u | l | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCROFULA
100 words from the letters in SCROFULA
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How to Use SCROFULA in Word Games
SCROFULA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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