dandruff
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Noun — Small white flakes of dead skin that shed from the scalp.
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Etymology
First recorded in the 1500s; the second half of the word comes from an old Northern English word for a scab, related to Old Norse hrufa.
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What does “dandruff” mean?
The word “dandruff” means small white flakes of dead skin that shed from the scalp. In plain terms, the flaky dead skin that comes off the scalp, often treated with special shampoo.
How do you pronounce “dandruff”?
“Dandruff” is pronounced DAND-ruhf (/ˈdændɹəf/ in IPA).
How do you use “dandruff” in a sentence?
Here is “dandruff” used in a sentence: “He switched shampoos to try to get rid of his dandruff.”
What part of speech is “dandruff”?
“Dandruff” is a noun.
Where does the word “dandruff” come from?
The word “dandruff” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Old Norse. First recorded in the 1500s; the second half of the word comes from an old Northern English word for a scab, related to Old Norse hrufa.