[ 'kα:bʌŋk(ə)l ]
■ noun
1》 a severe abscess or multiple boil in the skin.
2》 a bright red gem, in particular a cabochon garnet.
Derivatives
carbuncular adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. charbuncle , from L. carbunculus 'small coal', from carbo 'coal, charcoal'.