a. [ad. L. carbunculōs-us, f. carbuncul-us CARBUNCLE: see -OUS.] Of, abounding in, or of the nature of carbuncles.
1612. Woodall, Surg. Mate, Wks. (1653), 405. Pestilential or Carbunculous spots.
1882. Mozley, Remin., I. ix. 69. An angry eye, and a carbunculous complexion.
