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/kɑːrˈʌŋkəl/ · car·un·cle
noun
- A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy. The veterinarian examined the caruncle on the chicken's comb.
noun
- A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds. The botanist studied the caruncle on the seed, which aids in its dispersal.
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Did you know? Caruncles play a crucial role in the reproductive and dispersal processes of certain plant species.