1. painful bacterial skin infections that form clusters of boils
Usage: medical
2. deep red gemstones, especially garnets cut in a rounded shape
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful carbuncles on his neck.
• Carbuncles require medical attention as they can spread infection.
• The medieval crown was adorned with rubies and carbuncles.
• Ancient jewelry often featured polished carbuncles as centerpieces.
• She developed several carbuncles after the bacterial infection spread.
• The antique ring contained a large carbuncle surrounded by pearls.