furuncle en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfjʊə.ɹʌŋ.kl̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈfjʊɹˌʌŋ.kəl/ (General-American)
- /ˈfjʊə.ɹʌŋ.kəl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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Etymology
Late Middle English, borrowed from Latin fūrunculus (“a petty thief, pilferer; a pointed burning sore, boil”), diminutive of fūr (“a thief”).
Meanings
- A boil or infected, inflamed, pus-filled sore.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| furuncles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |