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carbuncle

n.红榴石,红宝石, 痈

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carbuncle为短语/超纲词汇

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形容词:carbuncled

carbuncle


/'kɑ:bʌŋkl; `kɑrbʌŋkl/
n
1 large inflamed swelling under the skin 痈.
2 bright-red gem with a rounded shape 红玉; 红宝石.

carbuncle


n[C]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French;Origin:Latin carbunculus 'small piece of burning coal', from carbo; CARBON]
a large painful lump under someone's skin
a red jewel, especially a garnet