Escarbuncle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Escarbuncle is a noun meaning (heraldry) A carbuncle (heraldic charge).
Meaning
(heraldry) A carbuncle (heraldic charge).
More Meanings
- (archaic) A carbuncle (gemstone).
Example Sentences
To give light to the presence chamber were seven escarbuncles, great as pumpkins, hung in order down the length of it, and nine fair moonstones standing in order on silver pedestals between the pillars on the dais.
Word Forms
- escarbuncles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbuncle, charbocle, carbunkle, caruncula, carnosity, caruncle.
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