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carbuncle
(archaic) A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
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A piece of marigold or bay leaf was imbedded in the metal, and over it a carbuncle or chrysolite was placed.
(heraldry) A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone, with eight sceptres or staves radiating from a common centre; an escarbuncle.
(pathology) An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.
An unpopular or ugly building; an eyesore.
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