carbuncle in German
carbuncle in German is Karfunkel, Karbunkel — carbuncle means a deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
carbuncle in German
Karfunkel
(archaic) A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
Karbunkel
(pathology) An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.
What does "carbuncle" mean?
- noun A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
- noun A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone, with eight sceptres or staves radiating from a common centre; an escarbuncle.
- noun An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.
- noun An unpopular or ugly building; an eyesore.
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What is "carbuncle" in German?
"carbuncle" in German is Karfunkel, Karbunkel. carbuncle means: A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
Are there other ways to say "carbuncle" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "carbuncle": Karfunkel, Karbunkel.
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