sluff

English

/slʌf/

noun
Definitions
  • (alternative spelling of) slough skin shed by a snake or other reptile.
  • (alternative spelling of) slough dead skin on a sore or ulcer.
  • An avalanche, mudslide, or a like slumping of material or debris.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English slough (scales, husk, rind, skin, cyst, cocoon).

Origin

Middle English

slough

Gloss

scales, husk, rind, skin, cyst, cocoon

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Kanji

皮, 膚, 肌

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