carbuncle

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɑːˌbʌŋkəl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkɑrbʌŋkəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kärbung kəl)

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carbuncle n (medicine: abscess)carbunco, carbunclo nm
  ántrax nm
 Jim went to the doctor because he had a carbuncle on his foot.
carbuncle n figurative, UK (ugly building, eyesore) (figurativo)engendro nm
  monstruosidad nf
 In the 1950s, the building's design was the height of sophistication, but now it's a carbuncle.
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Additional Translations
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carbuncle n archaic (red gemstone: garnet, ruby)carbúnculo nm
  granate rojizo nm + adj
  gema rojiza nf + adj
 The tiara was encrusted with carbuncles and other jewels.
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