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scaurus.

having large or deformed ankles, particularly clubfooted

7 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈskau̯.rʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈskaːu̯.rus]
  1. having large or deformed ankles, particularly clubfooted

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek σκαῦρος (skaûros, “having skewed hooves”), related to σκαιός (skaiós, “left; left-handed; awkward, clumsy; unlucky; crooked”).

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