‖n. [ L. ] Scurf; dandruff. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. furfuraceus. ] Made of bran; like bran; scurfy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. furfur bran. ] (Chem.) A colorless, oily substance,
n. [ L. furfur bran, scurf. ] Falling of scurf from the head; desquamation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) A white, crystalline base, obtained indirectly from furfurol. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. furfur bran + oleum oil. ] (Chem.) A colorless oily liquid,
a. Made of bran; furfuraceous. [ R. ] “Furfurous bread.” Sydney Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]