Carbuncle – A large painful boil or swelling under the skin
(Pronounced kahr-buhng-kuhl)
To remember the definition of the word carbuncle, use the following mnemonic:
He was a carbon copy of his uncle (carbuncle) except he had boils all over him.
Examples of carbuncle in a sentence
The carbuncles on Mary's head were so big – she looked as though she were growing horns.
Doctor, this carbuncle isn't going away!
After swimming in the swamp, a carbuncle appeared on my leg, then more and more until i was covered in them.
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