Definition of scurf

• n. - Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
• n. - Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent.
• n. - Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface.
• n. - Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.