dandruff


dan·druff

noun \ˈdan-drəf\

Definition of DANDRUFF

: scaly white or grayish flakes of dead skin cells especially of the scalp; also : the condition marked by excessive shedding of such flakes and usually accompanied by itching
dan·druffy \-drə-fē\ adjective

Examples of DANDRUFF

  1. The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.

Origin of DANDRUFF

probably from dand- (origin unknown) + -ruff, from Middle English rove scabby condition, from Old Norse hrūfa scab; akin to Old High German hruf scurf, Lithuanian kraupus rough
First Known Use: 1545

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