furfur

noun

fur·​fur ˈfər-fər How to pronounce furfur (audio)
1
: an exfoliation of a surface especially of the epidermis : dandruff, scurf
2
furfures -f(y)ər-ˌēz How to pronounce furfur (audio) plural : flaky particles (as of scurf)

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“Furfur.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/furfur. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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