Karfunkel

== German == === Etymology === From Middle High German karbunkel, from Latin carbunculus, altered in Early Modern German after funkeln (“to sparkle”). Doublet of Karbunkel, a later borrowing in medical context. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /karˈfʊŋkəl/ === Noun === Karfunkel m (strong, genitive Karfunkels, plural Karfunkel) red garnet (precious stone) Synonym: roter Granat ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Karfunkel” in Duden online