leperous

Meanings

• noun

  A person suffering from leprosy, a bacterial disease that causes skin sores and nerve damage.

  - "The leperous man lived in isolation from the rest of the village."
  - "Despite his leperous condition, he managed to maintain a positive attitude."

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Variants

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leprous , leprously

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Etymology

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From Old French lepros, from Latin leprosy, from lepra, a form of leprosy.

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Trivia

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1. Leprosy is one of the oldest known diseases, with evidence of its existence dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. Despite popular belief, leprosy is not highly contagious and is easily treatable with antibiotics.

3. The word 'leperous' comes from the Latin word 'leprosy', which means 'scaly' or 'rough'.

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Related Concepts

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1. leprosy: A chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes.

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Culture

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Leprosy is a historical and cultural disease that has been stigmatized throughout history. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "leperous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with disfigured skin and the feeling of rough, bumpy skin.
   - Visualize the isolation and stigma associated with the disease.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person with leprosy.
   - Remember the historical and cultural significance of the disease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lepers Live in Leprous Land' to remember the word.
   - Create a mental image of a leperous person to help remember the word.

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