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.