Meaning of the word dandruff in English

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dandruff

US /ˈdæn.drəf/
UK /ˈdæn.drʌf/
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Noun

small pieces of dead skin that fall from a person's or animal's head

Example:
He was embarrassed by the visible dandruff on his dark shirt.
She uses a special shampoo to control her dandruff.