English adjective: scabrous | |||
1. | scabrous rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf | ||
Synonyms | lepidote, leprose, scaly, scurfy | ||
Similar | rough, unsmooth | ||
Domain category | biological science, biology | ||
Antonyms | smooth | ||
2. | scabrous dealing with salacious or indecent material | ||
Samples | A scabrous novel. | ||
Similar | dirty | ||
Antonyms | unobjectionable, clean | ||