Carbuncle
noun
A serious skin infection that causes a lump of pus.
He had a painful carbuncle on his back.
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Medical
noun
A bright red gem, like ruby.
The queen's crown had a huge carbuncle in the center.
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Approving
Technical
noun
An ugly or offensive thing or person.
The old building was a carbuncle on the city's landscape.
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Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
A serious skin infection that causes a lump of pus.
He had a painful carbuncle on his back.
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Medical
noun
A bright red gem, like ruby.
The queen's crown had a huge carbuncle in the center.
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Approving
Technical
noun
An ugly or offensive thing or person.
The old building was a carbuncle on the city's landscape.
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Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of skin infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for my brother's carbuncle.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Indicator
Indicates a more severe infection than a simple boil; usually larger and more painful.
Her carbuncle required surgical intervention due to its severity.
Pro Tip 3/3Pus-Filled Lump
Emphasizes the presence of pus, which distinguishes it from other skin issues.
The carbuncle burst, releasing pus and relieving some pain.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of skin infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for my brother's carbuncle.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Indicator
Indicates a more severe infection than a simple boil; usually larger and more painful.
Her carbuncle required surgical intervention due to its severity.
Pro Tip 3/3Pus-Filled Lump
Emphasizes the presence of pus, which distinguishes it from other skin issues.
The carbuncle burst, releasing pus and relieving some pain.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of skin infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for my brother's carbuncle.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Indicator
Indicates a more severe infection than a simple boil; usually larger and more painful.
Her carbuncle required surgical intervention due to its severity.
Pro Tip 3/3Pus-Filled Lump
Emphasizes the presence of pus, which distinguishes it from other skin issues.
The carbuncle burst, releasing pus and relieving some pain.
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Quote examples
Anthony Holden
British Journalist
The architect, Peter Arens who is the monstrous carbuncle architect, not merely did his design which had won a public competition never get built but his practice suffered financially for some years.
Quote examples
Anthony Holden
British Journalist
The architect, Peter Arens who is the monstrous carbuncle architect, not merely did his design which had won a public competition never get built but his practice suffered financially for some years.
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