Scabrous
English Meaning
Rough to the touch, like a file; having small raised dots, scales, or points; scabby; scurfy; scaly.
- Having or covered with scales or small projections and rough to the touch. See Synonyms at rough.
- Difficult to handle; knotty: a scabrous situation.
- Dealing with scandalous or salacious material: a scabrous novel.