FURUNCLE


Meaning of FURUNCLE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fyu ̇ r- ˌ ə ŋ -k ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin furunculus petty thief, boil, diminutive of furon-, furo ferret, thief, from fur

Date: 1676

: 2 BOIL

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