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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

carbuncles

/kɑːrbʌŋkəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does carbuncles mean?

noun

A large, painful boil or group of boils, typically on the neck or armpits. A carbuncle is a collection of infected oil glands in the skin.

Example

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the carbuncle on her neck."

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