carunculate

/kəˈrʌŋkjələt/
adjective
  1. Having a small, fleshy outgrowth or protuberance (a caruncle), as on the head or beak of some birds or on certain seeds.
    • Botanists examined the carunculate seeds under a microscope.
    • The carunculate wattle of the rooster was bright red.
    • The turkey's carunculate head is often a sign of its health.
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