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leprous


lep·rous

adj \ˈle-prəs\

Definition of LEPROUS

1
a : infected with leprosy b : of, relating to, or resembling leprosy or a leper
lep·rous·ly adverb

Origin of LEPROUS

Middle English, from Anglo-French leprus, from Late Latin leprosus, from lepra leprosy — more at leper
First Known Use: 13th century

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