carˈbunculous,a. [ad. L. carbunculōs-us, f.carbuncul-us carbuncle: see -ous.] Of, abounding in, or of the nature of carbuncles. 1612Woodall Surg. MateWks. (1653) 405 Pestilential or Carbunculous spots.1882Mozley Remin. I. ix. 69 An angry eye, and a carbunculous complexion.