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Definition carbuncle in American English

carbuncle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɑrˌbʌŋk(ə)l/
1

a big painful lump under your skin, caused by an infection

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2

a red jewel

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3

a building that is extremely unpleasant to look at

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Definition carbuncle in American English