Italian edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin caruncula, diminutive of carō (flesh, meat).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /kaˈrun.ko.la/
  • Rhymes: -unkola
  • Hyphenation: ca‧rùn‧co‧la

Noun edit

caruncola f (plural caruncole)

  1. (anatomy, botany) caruncle

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Further reading edit

  • caruncola in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • caruncola in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication