Noun: carbuncle 'kaa(r),búng-k(u)l
- An infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus
"The painful carbuncle on his neck required medical attention"
- Deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets
"The antique brooch featured a large carbuncle at its centre"
Derived forms: carbuncles
Type of: garnet, staphylococcal infection
Encyclopedia: Carbuncle