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carbuncle

/ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kəl/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kəl/

A noun with two distinct meanings: a deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets, or an infection larger than a boil with several openings for discharge of pus.

ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: глубокий красный кабошон граната, огранённый без фасет, или инфекция, больше фурункула, с несколькими отверстиями для выделения гноя.esSustantivo con dos significados distintos: un granate rojo profundo tallado en cabujón sin facetas, o una infección mayor que un forúnculo, con varias aberturas para drenar pus.frSubstantif avec deux sens distincts : un grenat rouge foncé taillé en cabochon, sans facettes, ou une infection cutanée plus grosse qu'un furoncle, avec plusieurs ouvertures pour l'écoulement du pus.deSubstantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein tiefroter, cabochonartig geschliffener Granat ohne Facetten oder eine Infektion, die größer als ein Furunkel ist und mehrere Öffnungen zur Eiterabsonderung hat.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: um carbúnculo, cabochão de granada vermelho-profundo lapidado sem facetas, ou uma infecção cutânea mais grave que um furúnculo, com várias aberturas para drenagem de pus.zh名词,有两个意思:一是指不刻面的深红色石榴石圆凸面宝石;二是指比疖子更严重、有多个排脓口的感染。arاسم ذو معنيين رئيسيين: حجر كريم أحمر من العقيق أو الياقوت أو العقيق الأحمر مُصقول دون أوجه، أو التهاب جلدي عميق أشد من الدمّل تخرج منه مادة قيحية من عدة فتحات.

  1. Deep-red gemstone C1 formal

    A deep-red cabochon-cut garnet, typically polished without facets.

    • The antique brooch was set with a large carbuncle.
    • He admired the deep, rich color of the carbuncle in the ring.
    • Carbuncles were popular in Victorian jewelry.

    ruКарбункулesCarbunclofrEscarboucle (gemme)deKarunkelsteinptCarbúnculozh红榴石arالْيَاقُوت الْأَحْمَر

  2. Skin infection B2 formal medical

    A severe skin abscess, larger than a boil, with multiple openings for pus drainage.

    • The patient was treated for a painful carbuncle on his neck.
    • Carbuncles often require antibiotics and sometimes surgical drainage.
    • Poor hygiene can increase the risk of developing a carbuncle.

    ruКарбункулesÁntrax cutáneofrAnthrax cutanédeKarbunkelptCarbúnculozharدُمّل

    Synonyms: abscessboilfuruncle

  • carbuncles plural form
  • carbuncles' possessive plural form
  • carbuncle's possessive singular form