carbuncle

  1. Noun.  (archaic) A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
  2. Noun.  An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection.

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