The Word of The Day is CARBUNCLE. Definition(s): car·bun·cle /ˈkärˌbəNGk(ə)l/ noun a severe abscess or multiple boil in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria a bright red gem, in particular a garnet cut en cabochon. Please feel free to use the word in a story, poem, or other writing exercises of your own … Continue reading W.O.T.D.C. CARBUNCLE