carbuncle
US /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/
1.
karbunkel, bisul besar
a severe abscess or multiple boils in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria
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The doctor diagnosed the painful lump on his neck as a carbuncle.
Doktor mendiagnosis benjolan yang menyakitkan di lehernya sebagai karbunkel.
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A carbuncle is more severe than a single boil and can cause fever and chills.
Karbunkel lebih teruk daripada bisul tunggal dan boleh menyebabkan demam dan menggigil.
2.
karbunkel, delima
a red gemstone, especially a garnet, cut without facets
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The ancient crown was adorned with a large, polished carbuncle.
Mahkota purba itu dihiasi dengan karbunkel besar yang digilap.
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In medieval times, carbuncles were believed to glow in the dark.
Pada zaman pertengahan, karbunkel dipercayai bersinar dalam gelap.