Caruncle and Periphery

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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Periphery and caruncle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Periphery" instead a noun "Caruncle".

Periphery

Periphery noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
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Synonyms for Periphery

Caruncle and periphery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caruncle" instead a noun "Periphery".

Nearby Word: peripheral
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