karbungko

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish carbunco. Compare karbungkulo.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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karbungko (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜇ᜔ᜊᜓᜅ᜔ᜃᜓ)

  1. (pathology) carbuncle
  2. carbuncle; ruby (deep-red gem with a smooth, convex surface)
    Synonyms: rubi, karbungkulo

See also

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Further reading

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  • karbungko”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018.