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    scabious
    /ˈskeɪbɪəs/

    noun

    • 1. a plant of the teasel family, with pink, white, or (most commonly) blue pincushion-shaped flowers.

    adjective

    • 1. affected with mange; scabby.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scabiousScabious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SCABIOUS is any of a genus (Scabiosa) of Old World herbs of the teasel family with terminal flower heads subtended by a leafy involucre. How to use scabious in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySCABIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    SCABIOUS meaning: 1. a plant with blue, white, or pink flowers on long stems: 2. a plant with blue, white, or pink…. Learn more.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCABIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    scabious in British English. (ˈskeɪbɪəs ) noun. 1. any plant of the genus Scabiosa, esp S. atropurpurea, of the Mediterranean region, having blue, red, or whitish dome-shaped flower heads: family Dipsacaceae. 2. any of various similar plants of the related genus Knautia. 3. See devil's bit scabious.

  5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › scabiesScabies - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 28, 2022 · Scabies is caused by a tiny, eight-legged mite. The female mite burrows just under the skin and makes a tunnel where it lays eggs. The eggs hatch, and the mite larvae travel to the surface of the skin, where they mature. These mites can then spread to other areas of the skin or to the skin of other people.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ScabiosaScabiosa - Wikipedia

    Description. Some species of Scabiosa are annuals, others perennials. Some are herbaceous plants; others have woody rootstocks. The leaves of most species are somewhat hairy and partly divided into lobes, but a few are smooth and some species have simple leaves.

  7. www.healthline.com › health › scabiesWhat Are Scabies? Pictures, Causes, and More - Healthline

    May 21, 2024 · Scabies is a skin infestation caused by a mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes an itchy rash on your skin. Untreated, these microscopic mites can live on your skin for months....

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › scabiousSCABIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. any plant of the genus Scabiosa, esp S. atropurpurea, of the Mediterranean region, having blue, red, or whitish dome-shaped flower heads: family Dipsacaceae. any of various similar plants of the related genus Knautia. devil's bit scabious. a similar and related Eurasian marsh plant, Succisa pratensis. Discover More. Word History and Origins.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › scabiousScabious - definition of scabious by The Free Dictionary

    Define scabious. scabious synonyms, scabious pronunciation, scabious translation, English dictionary definition of scabious. adj. 1. Of or relating to scabies. 2. Having scabs. n. Any of various plants chiefly of the genus Scabiosa, especially S. atropurpurea, having opposite...

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishscabious noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of scabious noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.britannica.com › plant › scabiousScabious | Description & Major Species | Britannica

    scabious, (genus Scabiosa), genus of about 30 species of annual and perennial herbs of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). They are native to temperate Eurasia, the Mediterranean region, and the mountains of eastern Africa. Some are important garden plants. Physical description