Caruncle

Origin

Latin caruncula ("wart").

Full definition of caruncle

Noun

1. A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy
2. A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds

Synonyms

• (excrescence on seed) elaiosome

Coordinate terms

• (skin on head of birds) comb, cockscomb, crest, snood, wattle