carbuncle in Irish

(archaic) A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.

(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.

(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.