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Carbuncle Car•Bun•Cle Bre ˈkɑːbʌŋkl ˈkɑːrbʌŋkl Noun  Word Origin

Front carbuncle
Back car•bun•cle
BrE /ˈkɑːbʌŋkl/

NAmE /ˈkɑːrbʌŋkl/
noun
 word origin
1 a large painful swelling under the skin
2 a bright red jewel, usually cut into a round shape

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