dandruff

Meanings

• a condition of the scalp characterized by the production of small, visible flakes of dead skin

  - "Sally notices a large amount of dandruff on John's shoulders."
  - "Despite his frequent shampooing, Jim continues to suffer from bothersome dandruff."

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Rhymes

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plum , bum , jum , rum

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Homophones

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1. dander () :
   

2. dandelion () :
   

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Variants

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dandruff , dandruffs , dandruffy , anti-dandruff

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Forms

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verb: to dandruff, noun: a dandruff, adjective: a dandruffy, plural: dandruffs

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Etymology

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Old French 'andre leau,' meaning 'man of water.' Over time, the term came to refer to a man who was not a monk or a member of a religious order, hence the modern meaning of 'dandruff' as a term for someone who is not a member of a particular group or category.

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Related Concepts

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1. seborrheic dermatitis: a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin, characterized by the presence of red, scaly, crusty, or greasy patches on the skin, particularly on the scalp, face, chest, or back.

2. psoriasis: a chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized by the presence of red, scaly, crusty, or silvery-white patches on the skin, particularly on the elbows, knees, scalp, or hands.

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Culture

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In many cultures, dandruff has been associated with various beliefs and practices. For example, in some Hindu traditions, dandruff is believed to be caused by the accumulation of sins and impurities in the body. As a result, many Hindu devotees practice various forms of penance and self-discipline in order to reduce or eliminate their dandruff problem. Similarly, in some Islamic traditions, dandruff is believed to be caused by the presence of jinn (supernatural beings) in the scalp. As a result, many Muslim devotees practice various forms of prayer, meditation, and spiritual self-discipline in order to reduce or eliminate their dandruff problem.

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