leprous

adjective lep·rous \ˈle-prəs\

Definition of LEPROUS

a : infected with leprosy

b : of, relating to, or resembling leprosy or a leper

— lep·rous·ly adverb

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Middle English, from Anglo-French leprus, from Late Latin leprosus, from lepra leprosy — more at leper

First Known Use: 13th century

Medical Dictionary

adjective lep·rous \ˈlep-rəs\

: infected with leprosy

: of, relating to, or associated with leprosy or a leper <leprous neuritis>

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