Definition of "carbuncle" in English

noun

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

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

3. (pathology) 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.