scurviness

noun

scur·​vi·​ness -vēnə̇s How to pronounce scurviness (audio)
-vin-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being scurvy

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“Scurviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scurviness. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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