caruncle

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A distinct boss will remain on the maxillary beak after the caruncle is shed.

From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.

The seeds cannot be carried so well unless this ridge, caruncle, be present.

From Seed Dispersal by Beal, W. J. (William James)

A paleness and want of liveliness of the membranes, generally, may be considered as the first symptoms, to which may be added a yellowness of the caruncle at the corner of the eye.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

Seed of Ricinus or Castor oil plant, with caruncle.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa

In the breeding season the male is black and has a fleshy red caruncle, or horn, on the top of its head.

From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section T, U, V, and W by Project Gutenberg