carbuncle in Greek
carbuncle in Greek is ψευδάνθρακας — carbuncle means a deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
carbuncle in Greek
ψευδάνθρακας
Pronounced: psevdanthrakas
(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 Greek?
"carbuncle" in Greek is ψευδάνθρακας. carbuncle means: A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
How do you pronounce ψευδάνθρακας?
"carbuncle" in Greek is ψευδάνθρακας, pronounced "psevdanthrakas".
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