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carbuncled

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Set with carbuncles (red precious stones).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

Affected with a carbuncle or carbuncles (red sores, pimples or blotches)

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

set with carbuncles

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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adjective satellite

Meaning 4

afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: carbuncular

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History

Etymology

From carbuncle + -ed.