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CARUNCULAR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does caruncular mean? 

CARUNCULAR (adjective)
  The adjective CARUNCULAR has 1 sense:

1. resembling a caruncleplay

  Familiarity information: CARUNCULAR used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CARUNCULAR (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Resembling a caruncle

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

caruncular; carunculous

Pertainym:

caruncle (an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds)

Derivation:

caruncle; caruncula (an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds)


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