a. having rough or scurfy surface; scaly; full of difficulties; risqué; obscene. scabrate, a.scabrescent, a. scaberulous. scabrid, a. somewhat scabrous. scabrities, n. scabby skin condition.
A condor, poised to attack enemies, protects the nation under its wings. Blue symbolizes independence from Spain. Yellow recalls the Federation of Greater Colombia. Red stands for courage. Effective date: 7 November 1900.