Carunculated

/kəˈrʌŋkjəleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Past tense or adjectival form describing something that has been marked with or possesses caruncles.

Etymology

From carunculate with the -ed suffix, creating an adjective or past participle. Emphasizes the presence or development of caruncular features.

Kelly Says

A carunculated seed looks like it's wearing jewelry—that fleshy aril wrapping around it isn't just decoration, it's a bribe that says 'eat me!' to hungry animals who will inadvertently plant the next generation.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.