scurf
/skɜːrf/
noun
- Small, dry flakes of dead skin, especially on the scalp; dandruff.
- He noticed scurf on his shoulders after brushing his hair.
- This shampoo is designed to reduce scurf and itching.
- Scurf can be caused by dry skin or a fungal condition.
- Any flaky or scaly deposit on a surface, such as on plants or animals.
- The dog's skin had scurf from a mild allergic reaction.
- The old paint had turned to scurf and was peeling off the wall.
- A layer of scurf covered the leaves of the diseased plant.