carbuncled

[ kahr-buhng-kuhld ]

adjective

1. infected with a carbuncle.
2. having a carbuncle as its stone:

   a carbuncled ring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbuncled¹

First recorded in 1570–80; carbuncle + -ed ³

Example Sentences

At this moment the door opened, and Doctor Dillon's carbuncled visage and glowing eyes appeared.

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