scurf
Noun
Meaning
Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent.
Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface.
Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
scale
exfoliation
laver
flake
slough
mange
lamina
ringworm
dudgeon
bit
plate
chip
deposit
resentment
temper
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