First Known Use: 1676
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furuncle
noun fu·run·cle \ˈfyu̇r-ˌəŋ-kəl\
Definition of FURUNCLE
: 2boil
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Origin of FURUNCLE
Latin furunculus petty thief, boil, diminutive of furon-, furo ferret, thief, from fur
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furuncle
noun fu·run·cle \ˈfyu̇(ə)r-ˌəŋ-kəl\
Medical Definition of FURUNCLE
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