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carbuncle

noun

An infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus

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Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
15

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noun

  1. An infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus

noun

  1. Deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets

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