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Borrowed from Middle French caruncule, from Latin caruncula (a little piece of flesh), diminutive of carō (flesh). Doublet of caruncula.

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caruncle (plural caruncles)

  1. (anatomy, zootomy) A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.
    Hyponym: lacrimal caruncle
    Coordinate terms: comb, cockscomb, crest, snood, wattle
  2. (anatomy) Clipping of lacrimal caruncle: the red prominence at the inner corner of the eye.
  3. (botany) A colored waxy or oily outgrowth near the micropyle of some seeds, attractive to ants which aid the seed's dispersal.
    Synonym: elaiosome

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