catfaces
/ˈkætˌfeɪsɪz/
noun
- A type of fruit deformity, especially in tomatoes, where the fruit has irregular bumps, crevices, or a cat-face-like appearance.
- The gardener noticed several tomatoes with catfaces after the cold spring weather.
- Catfaces are usually caused by low temperatures during flowering.
- Although catfaces look odd, the fruit is still perfectly safe to eat.