caruncle
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For a few examples: The little fold of caruncle at the inner margin of the eye in man, represents the nictitating membrane of birds.
From Was Man Created? by Mott, Henry A. (Henry Augustus)
The initiation of growth of the horny maxillary beak probably causes some loosening of the caruncle.
From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.
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.
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
The caruncle remains on the beak for a variable length of time, but never is present in the spring following hatching.
From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.
