Scharbock
derNounscurvy (archaic)
English translations
- 01
scoundrel
- 02
rascal
- 03
rogue
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine durch Vitamin-C-Mangel verursachte Krankheit, auch Skorbut genannt.
- English meaning
- Scurvy
- Synonym
- Skorbut
- German example
- Früher war Scharbock eine gefürchtete Krankheit unter Seeleuten.
- English example
- Scurvy used to be a feared disease among sailors.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Scharbock
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Scharbockskraut
lesser celandine
Example sentences with “Scharbock”
Früher litten viele Seeleute unter Scharbock. (In the past, many sailors suffered from scurvy.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Scharbock still used in medicine?
No, the modern medical term is 'Skorbut'. 'Scharbock' is archaic.