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Carbuncle (Spanish: Carbunclo, Carbunco or Carbúnculo) is a legendary species of small animal in South American folklore, [1] specifically in the mining folklore of northern Chile. [2] The animal is said to contain riches of some sort; in some versions it is a precious stone that gives fortune and good luck to its owner. [ 1 ]
Caruncles are carnosities, often of bright colors such as red, blue, yellow or white. They can be present on the head, neck, throat, cheeks or around the eyes of some birds. They may be present as combs or crests and other structures near the beak, or, hanging from the throat or neck.
Carbuncle (/ ˈ k ɑːr b ʌ ŋ k əl /) is another name for a deep red almandine gemstone that has been cut with a smooth, convex face in a method called cabochon. [1] Traditionally, the term referred to any red gemstone , most often a red garnet .
Carbuncle is a legendary creature that has its origins in the mining folklore of northern Chile and South American folklore. The animal is said to contain riches of some sort; in some versions, it is a precious stone that gives fortune and good luck to its owner.
11 gru 2018 · Some birds have fleshy growths hanging or protruding from the head or the neck. When these are a normal part of their anatomy, they are called caruncles. Caruncles are often made of bare skin, though some may have a sparse covering of small feathers.
The carbuncle is a creature from Chilean mining folklore, most famously described in Jorge Luis Borges's Book of Imaginary Beings. Allegedly sighted in 16th century South America, the carbuncle is described as a small animal with a jewel or small mirror on its forehead.
11 sie 2020 · Many bird species have fleshy growths hanging from their head or neck called caruncles. King vultures have a unique caruncle attached to the cere, or base of their beak. Most birds’ caruncles are used in attracting mates, but the exact purpose of king vultures’ caruncles isn’t yet fully understood. STAY INFORMED.
