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carbuncle

UK
/kɑːˈbʌŋ.kəl/
US
/kɑrˈbʌŋ.kəl/

Übersetzungen

carbunclesubstantiv
carbuncles
Pl.
UK
/kɑːˈbʌŋ.kəl/
US
/kɑrˈbʌŋ.kəl/
The doctor diagnosed the painful swelling on his back as a carbuncle.
Доктор диагностировал болезненное опухание на его спине как карбункул.
The ancient crown was adorned with a large carbuncle at its center.
Древняя корона была украшена большим гранатом в центре.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
фурункул
Synonyme
abscess
lesion
sore
pustule
boil
carbuncleverb
carbuncled
Präteritum
carbuncled
Partizip Perfekt
carbuncling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈkɑːˌbʌŋkəl/
US
/ˈkɑrˌbʌŋkəl/
Rare, chiefly archaic verb meaning to adorn with carbuncles or to cause carbuncles to form.
Synonyme
suppurate
fester
ulcerate
abscess
inflame

Definitionen

carbunclesubstantiv
A painful localized bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that usually has several openings through which pus is discharged.
The doctor treated the carbuncle on his back with antibiotics.
A bright red gemstone, especially a garnet cut en cabochon.
The queen's crown was adorned with a large carbuncle that sparkled in the sunlight.
An ugly, intrusive, or unsightly building or structure that disfigures its surroundings (chiefly British, informal).
Local residents regard the new glass tower as a carbuncle on the historic town square.
carbuncleverb
To set or adorn with carbuncles (gemstones), or figuratively to cover with carbuncles; to cause carbuncles to develop on.
The jeweller carbuncled the hilt with deep-red stones.
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