1. a plant with blue, pink, or white flowers that are often used in gardens

1. affected with or resembling scabies; rough or scaly
Usage: medical; archaic

Examples

• The scabious flowers attracted many butterflies to the garden.
• She planted purple scabious along the border of her flower bed.
• The field scabious bloomed throughout the summer months.
• Wild scabious grew abundantly in the meadow.
• The gardener recommended scabious for its long flowering period.