SCURF: значение слова

noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic skurfa scurf; akin to Old High German scorf scurf, Old English sceorfan to scarify Date: before 12th century thin dry scales detached from the epidermis especially in an abnormal skin condition,

2. something like flakes or scales adhering to a surface, the foul remains of something adherent,

3. a scaly deposit or covering on some plant parts, a plant disease characterized by scurf, scurfy adjective