Caruncle and Flounce

Caruncle

Caruncle noun - An outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds.
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Flounce and caruncle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flounce" instead a noun "Caruncle".

Flounce

Flounce noun - A strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming.
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Synonyms for Flounce

Caruncle and flounce are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caruncle" instead a noun "Flounce".

Nearby Words: flounced, flouncing
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Flounce and Caruncle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/caruncle/flounce
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