Noun: caruncle ka'rúng-kul or 'ker-un-kul [N. Amer], ka'rúng-kul or 'ka-run-kul [Brit]
- An outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds
"The bright red caruncle on the turkey's head became more prominent during mating season";
- caruncula
Derived forms: caruncles
Type of: appendage, outgrowth, process
Encyclopedia: Caruncle