carbunclenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kəl/us/ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/carbuncle noun [ C ] (SWELLING)
a large painful swelling under the skin
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Skin complaints & blemishes
- boil
- calloused
- capillary telangiectasia
- cradle cap
- crusta lactea
- dandruff
- diaper rash
- hive
- jaundice
- pimple
- pitted
- prickle
- pustule
- rash
- scabby
- scar
- sinus
- spotty
- ulcerated
- verruca
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carbuncle noun [ C ] (JEWEL)
a dark red precious stone
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Geology: precious & semi-precious stones
- amber
- aquamarine
- crystal
- cultured pearl
- diamond
- garnet
- gem
- jade
- jet
- jewel
- malachite
- marcasite
- onyx
- opal
- precious stone
- rock
- sapphire
- semiprecious
- stone
- topaz
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