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CARBUNCULAR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does carbuncular mean?
• CARBUNCULAR (adjective)
The adjective CARBUNCULAR has 1 sense:
1. afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle
Familiarity information: CARBUNCULAR used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle
Synonyms:
carbuncled; carbuncular
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
Derivation:
carbuncle (an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus)
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