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Etymology of the Latin word furunculus

the Latin word furunculus (sneak thief, pilferer)
derived from the Classical Latin word fur (thief, robber; robber bee)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bher-

Derivations in other languages

English furuncle, French furonculeux, French furonculose, Italian fionco, Portuguese furúnculo, Portuguese frunco, Portuguese fruncho, Spanish furúnculo



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