Caruncle: alternatives and connections

Something appended to, or accompanying, a principal or greater thing, though not necessary to it, as a portico to a house.

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That which grows out of, or proceeds from, anything; an excrescence; an offshoot; hence, a result or consequence.

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The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.

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A small decorative fold or flap, esp, of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.

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A twig or flexible rod; hence, a hurdle made of such rods.

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Alt. of Carunculous

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Alt. of Carunculous

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Of, pertaining to, or like, a caruncle; furnished with caruncles.

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Of, pertaining to, or like, a caruncle; furnished with caruncles.

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A small fleshy prominence or excrescence; especially the small, reddish body, the caruncula lacrymalis, in the inner angle of the eye.

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