caruncle
/'kærəɳkl/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, fleshy outgrowth: A "caruncle" is a small, fleshy protuberance found on certain plants or animals. In animals, it often refers to a wattle or similar fleshy growth, such as those on the head or neck of a bird. In plants, it can refer to a small, often waxy or oily appendage near the hilum (the scar on a seed marking its point of attachment) of some seeds.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The turkey's red caruncle on its neck is a distinctive feature.
- The seed has a white caruncle that attracts ants for dispersal.
Advanced Usage
- "Caruncular" (adj): Pertaining to or resembling a caruncle.
- The caruncular tissue was examined under a microscope.
Variants and Related Words
- Caruncula: A less common variant spelling of "caruncle."
- Wattle: A specific type of caruncle found on birds like turkeys and chickens.
Synonyms
- Wattle (specifically for birds)
- Fleshy protuberance
- Excrescence
Related Phrases
- Lacrimal caruncle: A specific anatomical term for the small, pink, globular nodule at the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye.
- The lacrimal caruncle contains sebaceous and sweat glands.
Noun
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an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds
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