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Webster 1828 Edition

Caruncle

CARUNCLE

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Noun.

1.

A small fleshy excrescence, either natural or morbid.

2.

The fleshy comb on the head of a fowl.

Definition 2024

caruncle

caruncle

English

Noun

caruncle ‎(plural caruncles)

A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy
A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds

Synonyms

(excrescence on seed): elaiosome

Coordinate terms

(skin on head of birds): comb, cockscomb, crest, snood, wattle

Translations

small, fleshy excrescence on an animal

Finnish: lihake

French: caroncule (fr) f
Maori: koukou

See also

dewlap, frill