adj. 1. Having leprosy. 2. Of, relating to, or resembling leprosy. 3. Biology Having or consisting of loose, scurfy scales. [Middle English leprus, from Old French lepros, from Late Latin leprōsus, from lepra, leprosy; see LEPER.] leprous·ly adv. leprous·ness n. |
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