carbuncular

[kahr-buhng-kyuh-ler]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a carbuncle, especially having a carbuncle or a red and inflamed area.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbuncular¹

1730–40; < Latin carbuncul ( us ) ( carbuncle ) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

"It's got the same proportions as Salisbury Cathedral. For me the spire gives it carbuncular status - otherwise it's just a bad building", he said.

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"They seek the secret of the Grail," gasps carbuncular nobleman Bertrand, as swarms of rhubarbing crusaders prepare to storm his ramparts.

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Inside, the usual power brokers, like Gagosian and Victoria Miro Gallery, hog the prime real estate, showcasing a giant carbuncular sculpture by Franz West and Grayson Perry's brilliantly colored and intricate tapestry work, respectively.

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A more severe staphylococcal infection may give rise to a carbuncular swelling with great œdema, and lead to infective phlebitis of the facial vein and general septicæmia.

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It consists of a flat carbuncular or kerion-like inflammation, somewhat elevated, and usually a dime to silver dollar in area.

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