carbuncle

/ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/noun
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1

A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.

2

A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone, with eight sceptres or staves radiating from a common centre; an escarbuncle.

3

An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.

4

An unpopular or ugly building; an eyesore.

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