Caruncula (Noun)
Meaning
An outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vibrant colors of the male turkey's caruncula attracted the female's attention during the mating ritual.
- Certain legume seeds exhibit a distinct caruncula, or outgrowth, located near the seed's hilum.
- Fowl, like turkeys and chickens, display prominent caruncula on their faces and throats, particularly in males.
- Upon inspecting the specimen under the microscope, botanists noticed an unusual caruncula at the seed's point of attachment.
- As part of the flower's defense mechanism, it produces tiny caruncula with oils to repel pests.