FURUNCLE


Meaning of FURUNCLE in English

[ 'fjʊərʌŋk(ə)l ]

■ noun technical term for boil 2 .

Derivatives

furuncular adjective

furunculous adjective

Origin

ME: from L. furunculus , lit. 'petty thief', also 'knob on a vine' (regarded as stealing the sap), from fur 'thief'.

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