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.
Different bird species have wildly different caruncles—some are bumpy, some smooth, some bright red, some blue—like nature's custom-made jewelry for birds to show off their health and species status.
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