单词 | carbuncle |
释义 | Word Frequency carbuncle(ˈkɑːˌbʌŋkəl) noun 1. an extensive skin eruption, similar to but larger than a boil, with several openings: caused by staphylococcal infection 2. a rounded gemstone, esp a garnet cut without facets 3. a dark reddish-greyish-brown colour Derived forms carbuncled (ˈcarˌbuncled) adjective carbuncular (kɑːˈbʌŋkjʊlə) adjective Word origin C13: from Latin carbunculus diminutive of carbō coal |
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