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carbuncle

/kɑːˈbʌŋ.kəl/

/kɑrˈbʌŋ.kəl/

carbunclenoun

carbuncles

/kɑːˈbʌŋ.kəl/

/kɑrˈbʌŋ.kəl/

Translations

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.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

carbuncleverb

carbuncled

Past Simple

carbuncled

Past Participle

carbuncling

Gerund

/ˈkɑːˌbʌŋkəl/

/ˈkɑrˌbʌŋkəl/

Rare, chiefly archaic verb meaning to adorn with carbuncles or to cause carbuncles to form.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms