carunculate

9.9

Having a small soft fleshy growth like on a bird's head or on a seed

adjective
/kəˈrʌŋkjəˌleɪt/

Specialized

: carunculado

Some species of birds are carunculate, displaying prominent fleshy growths on their heads or necks.

Examples

The botanist described the seeds as carunculate due to the appendage attached to their surface.
The veterinarian examined the carunculate tissue near the eye for signs of infection.
The carunculate structure of the bird's eye helps in its vision.
Many species of frogs have carunculate features on their skin.
Some species of birds are carunculate, displaying prominent fleshy growths on their heads or necks.
The botanist described the seeds as carunculate due to the appendage attached to their surface.
Many species of frogs have carunculate features on their skin.

Synonyms

carunculated

vscarunculate

Specialized

9.9

Having a small soft piece of flesh that sticks out on an animal's head or neck

is the alternative form used for the same meaning

carunculous

vscarunculate

Specialized

9.9

With small soft fleshy bumps like those on some birds or lizards

refers to actual possession of the protuberance rather than resemblance

caruncular

vscarunculate

Specialized

9.9

Having a small soft bump of flesh on animals and people

focuses on actual possession not mere relation or resemblance

Surface Forms

carunculate positive

Morphology

carunculate = caruncle (semi-transparent) = caruncle + ate

While the connection to 'caruncle' is clear, the adjectival form 'carunculate' is specialized and may not be immediately understood by all learners.

Etymology

Carunculate comes from the Latin caruncula, meaning 'little flesh', and is related to common words like carnivore and carnal that also come from 'flesh'. So, a carunculate plant or animal has a small, fleshy bump or growth.