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Carbuncle
ˈkɑːbʌŋkl
Carbuncle definitions
noun
carbuncle
carbuncles
- a severe abscess or multiple boil in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria
- something, especially a building, that is unsightly or visually intrusive
"from our bedroom window we've got a wonderful view of a carbuncle of a theatre"
ugly sight blot (on the landscape) mess scar blight disfigurement blemish defacement defect monstrosity horror carbuncle excrescence atrocity disgrace ugliness - a bright red gem, in particular a garnet cut en cabochon