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furuncle (n.)

"a boil, circumscribed inflammation on the skin," 1670s, from Latin furunculus, "a boil, burning sore," also "petty thief, pilferer," diminutive of fur "thief" (see furtive). Related: Furuncular; furunculous.

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Definitions of furuncle from WordNet

furuncle (n.)
a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus;
Synonyms: boil
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