caruncle
IPA: kɝˈʌŋkʌɫ
noun
- (anatomy, zootomy) A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.
- (botany) A colored waxy or oily outgrowth near the micropyle of some seeds, attractive to ants which aid the seed's dispersal.
- (anatomy) Clipping of lacrimal caruncle: the red prominence at the inner corner of the eye. [(anatomy) A small globular nodule at the inner corner of the eye that covers sebaceous and sudoriferous glands.]
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Examples of "caruncle" in Sentences
- The turkey's caruncle was bright red and fleshy, standing out against its feathers
- The doctor examined the patient's caruncle to determine if it was infected
- During breeding season, the male bird's caruncle would become larger and more vibrant to attract a mate
- The caruncle on the rooster's throat bobbed up and down as it crowed loudly
- The farmer noticed a growth on his chicken's face and immediately suspected it was a caruncle
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