Caruncles

/kəˈrʌŋkəlz/ noun

Plural of caruncle; multiple small fleshy growths or outgrowths.

Standard English plural of caruncle, formed by adding -s to the singular form. Maintains the Latin-derived root caro (flesh) through the diminutive suffix.

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