carbuncled

• Adjectif désuet décrivant quelque chose couvert de carbuncles (pierres précieuses, notamment rubis) ou qui leur ressemble, ou encore couvert d'anthrax ou de furoncles.

An archaic adjective describing something that is covered in or resembles a carbuncle (a type of gemstone or a severe skin abscess).

1. Afflicted with a carbuncleC2formal

   Having a painful, pus-filled skin infection (a carbuncle) or resembling such a condition.

   Affligé d'un anthrax

   • The patient's back was carbuncled and required medical attention.
   • His carbuncled skin was red and swollen.
   • The old man's carbuncled face showed signs of a severe infection.

   Synonymescarbuncular

2. Set with carbuncles (gemstones)C2formal

   Decorated or adorned with carbuncles, which are deep red gemstones (often garnets).

   Incrusté de carboucles

   • The ancient crown was carbuncled with precious red stones.
   • Her necklace was carbuncled, sparkling with deep red gems.
   • The sword's hilt was carbuncled, a sign of great wealth.