sprue (noun)

1. The indigenous tribe believed that sprue was a divine punishment for disobeying their gods.

2. In the enchanted land of Elysium, sprue was a mysterious ailment caused by dark magic.

3. The painting depicted a haunting scene with a victim suffering from sprue in a desolate landscape.

4. The horror novel described the horrifying symptoms of sprue, turning its victims into grotesque creatures.