Carbuncle
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Carbuncle ( noun )
- A red, painful, and swollen boil-like infection on the skin, often with a central core of pus.
- A precious stone, typically a red garnet.
- A red, glowing, or fiery appearance.
Origin:
From the latin word carbunculus, which is derived from the word "carbō" meaning coal.
Examples:
- He had a painful carbuncle on his arm.
- The carbuncle was surgically removed by the doctor.
- The carbuncle is a deep-seated infection that requires medical attention.
- The carbuncle is a valuable gemstone that is often used in jewelry.
- The fire was burning with a fierce, carbuncle-like intensity.
(As a verb)
Carbuncle ( verb )
- A red, painful, and swollen boil-like infection on the skin, often with a central core of pus.
- A precious stone, typically a red garnet.
- A red, glowing, or fiery appearance.
Origin:
From the latin word carbunculus, which is derived from the word "carbō" meaning coal.
Examples:
- He had a painful carbuncle on his arm.
- The carbuncle was surgically removed by the doctor.
- The carbuncle is a deep-seated infection that requires medical attention.
- The carbuncle is a valuable gemstone that is often used in jewelry.
- The fire was burning with a fierce, carbuncle-like intensity.