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carbuncle
/ˈkɑːbʌŋkl/
noun
czyrak
Also
karbunkuł(m)
Definition
A severe abscess or boil in the skin, typically infected with bacteria, or a dark red precious gem.
Examples
He had a painful carbuncle on his neck that needed medical attention.
Miał bolesny czyrak na szyi, który wymagał pomocy medycznej.
The ancient crown was adorned with rubies and carbuncles.
Starożytna korona była ozdobiona rubinami i karbunkułami.
Collocations
painful carbunclefacial carbunclecarbuncle gem
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