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bubukle

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bu·​buk·​le | \ ˈb(y)üˌbəkəl \
plural -s

Definition of bubukle

archaic
: a large red blemish or pimple

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Other Words from bubukle

bubukled \ -​kəld \ adjective, archaic

History and Etymology for bubukle

blend of bubo and carbuncle

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“Bubukle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubukle. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.

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