Definition of caruncle in English:

caruncle

noun kəˈrʌŋk(ə)lˈkarəŋk(ə)lkəˈrəŋkəl

1A wattle of a bird such as a turkeycock.
Example sentencesExamples
- Adding to what Dominique just said, while feathers are by far the predominant outgrowths there are other bizarre protrusions, and I am not talking about the wattles or the caruncles.
- You can even tell when a turkey isn't feeling well by looking at their caruncle or wattle because they become very pale and colorless.
Synonyms
comb, plume, tuft, topknot, mane
2The red prominence at the inner corner of the eye.
Example sentencesExamples
- Systemic effects from eye drops can be reduced by occlusion (finger pressed on the caruncle, which is felt as a lump at the inner corner of the eye) or shutting the eyes for several minutes after putting in the drops.
3Botany
A coloured waxy or oily outgrowth from a seed near the micropyle, attractive to ants which aid the seed's dispersal.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ant stopped to examine the gorse seeds, it quickly found the bright orange caruncle and immediately began to bite and gnaw it.
- The seed of this plant has a caruncle that may be involved in seed-ant interactions.

Derivatives

caruncular

adjective kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə

Samples were taken from the caruncular region of their uterine horns.
Example sentencesExamples
- The uterus contracts and the caruncular stock shrinks, further enhancing the separation of cotyledons from caruncles.
- The number of caruncular cells did not vary between breeds with normal or induced parturition.

Origin

Late 16th century: obsolete French, from Latin caruncula, from caro, carn- 'flesh'.

Definition of caruncle in US English:

caruncle

nounkəˈrəNGkəlkəˈrəŋkəl

1A wattle of a bird such as a turkey.
Example sentencesExamples
- Adding to what Dominique just said, while feathers are by far the predominant outgrowths there are other bizarre protrusions, and I am not talking about the wattles or the caruncles.
- You can even tell when a turkey isn't feeling well by looking at their caruncle or wattle because they become very pale and colorless.
Synonyms
comb, plume, tuft, topknot, mane
2The red prominence at the inner corner of the eye.
Example sentencesExamples
- Systemic effects from eye drops can be reduced by occlusion (finger pressed on the caruncle, which is felt as a lump at the inner corner of the eye) or shutting the eyes for several minutes after putting in the drops.
3Botany
An outgrowth from a seed near the micropyle, attractive to ants that aid the seed's dispersal.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ant stopped to examine the gorse seeds, it quickly found the bright orange caruncle and immediately began to bite and gnaw it.
- The seed of this plant has a caruncle that may be involved in seed-ant interactions.

Origin

Late 16th century: obsolete French, from Latin caruncula, from caro, carn- ‘flesh’.

单词	caruncle
释义	Definition of caruncle in English: caruncle noun kəˈrʌŋk(ə)lˈkarəŋk(ə)lkəˈrəŋkəl 1A wattle of a bird such as a turkeycock. Example sentencesExamples Adding to what Dominique just said, while feathers are by far the predominant outgrowths there are other bizarre protrusions, and I am not talking about the wattles or the caruncles. You can even tell when a turkey isn't feeling well by looking at their caruncle or wattle because they become very pale and colorless. Synonyms comb, plume, tuft, topknot, mane 2The red prominence at the inner corner of the eye. Example sentencesExamples Systemic effects from eye drops can be reduced by occlusion (finger pressed on the caruncle, which is felt as a lump at the inner corner of the eye) or shutting the eyes for several minutes after putting in the drops. 3Botany A coloured waxy or oily outgrowth from a seed near the micropyle, attractive to ants which aid the seed's dispersal. Example sentencesExamples The ant stopped to examine the gorse seeds, it quickly found the bright orange caruncle and immediately began to bite and gnaw it. The seed of this plant has a caruncle that may be involved in seed-ant interactions. Derivatives caruncular adjective kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə Samples were taken from the caruncular region of their uterine horns. Example sentencesExamples The uterus contracts and the caruncular stock shrinks, further enhancing the separation of cotyledons from caruncles. The number of caruncular cells did not vary between breeds with normal or induced parturition. Origin Late 16th century: obsolete French, from Latin caruncula, from caro, carn- 'flesh'. Definition of caruncle in US English: caruncle nounkəˈrəNGkəlkəˈrəŋkəl 1A wattle of a bird such as a turkey. Example sentencesExamples Adding to what Dominique just said, while feathers are by far the predominant outgrowths there are other bizarre protrusions, and I am not talking about the wattles or the caruncles. You can even tell when a turkey isn't feeling well by looking at their caruncle or wattle because they become very pale and colorless. Synonyms comb, plume, tuft, topknot, mane 2The red prominence at the inner corner of the eye. Example sentencesExamples Systemic effects from eye drops can be reduced by occlusion (finger pressed on the caruncle, which is felt as a lump at the inner corner of the eye) or shutting the eyes for several minutes after putting in the drops. 3Botany An outgrowth from a seed near the micropyle, attractive to ants that aid the seed's dispersal. Example sentencesExamples The ant stopped to examine the gorse seeds, it quickly found the bright orange caruncle and immediately began to bite and gnaw it. The seed of this plant has a caruncle that may be involved in seed-ant interactions. Origin Late 16th century: obsolete French, from Latin caruncula, from caro, carn- ‘flesh’.
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