The difference between Caruncle and Cockscomb

When used as nouns, caruncle means a small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy, whereas cockscomb means the fleshy red crest of a rooster.


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  1. Caruncle as a noun:

    A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.

  2. Caruncle as a noun:

    A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds.

  1. Cockscomb as a noun:

    The fleshy red crest of a rooster

  2. Cockscomb as a noun:

    A red cap once worn by court jesters

  3. Cockscomb as a noun:

    A yellow rattle,

  4. Cockscomb as a noun:

    An annual garden plant, , having showy red clusters of flowers

  5. Cockscomb as a noun (archaic):

    A conceited dandy

  6. Cockscomb as a noun (nautical):

    A serrated cleat once fitted to the yards of a square-rigged ship and used when the sail was being reefed

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