carbuncle

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: caruncle, carbuncled, arbuscle, carbuncles, escarbuncle

Antonyms: caruncle, carbuncled, arbuscle, carbuncles, escarbuncle

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q12108659}} {{lb|en|archaic}} A deep-[[red]] or [[fiery]] colored [[garnet]] or other [[dark red]] [[precious stone]], especially when cut [[cabochon]].
2. {{lb|en|heraldiccharge}} A [[charge]] or [[bearing]] supposed to represent the [[precious stone]], with eight [[sceptre]]s or [[stave#Noun|staves]] [[radiate|radiating]] from a common centre; an [[escarbuncle]].
3. {{senseid|en|Q959922}} {{lb|en|pathology}} An [[abscess]] larger than a [[boil]], usually with one or more [[opening]]s [[drain#Verb|drain]]ing [[pus]] onto the [[skin]]. It is usually caused by [[staphylococcal]] [[infection]].
4. An [[unpopular]] or [[ugly]] [[building]]; an [[eyesore]].

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