caruncle

English

Etymology

From Latin caruncula (“wart”).

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

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