caruncular

caruncular
adjective
resembling a caruncle
Syn: ↑carunculous
Pertains to noun: ↑caruncle (for: ↑carunculous), ↑caruncle
Derivationally related forms: ↑caruncle (for: ↑carunculous), ↑caruncula, ↑caruncle

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carunˈcular, carunˈculate or carunˈculous adjective
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Main Entry:caruncle

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caruncular, a.
(kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə(r))
[on type of L. *carunculār-is, F. caronculaire: see prec. and -ar.]
Of the nature of or resembling a caruncle.
in Craig.

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