What is another word for wattles?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒtə͡lz] (IPA)

Wattles are often referred to as "fleshy appendages" or "facial protuberances." They're commonly found on various animals, particularly birds, which use them for a variety of purposes, such as attracting mates, regulating body temperature, or distinguishing between species. Some synonyms for wattles include dewlaps, caruncles, snoods, combs, and tassels, depending on the specific species and location of the protuberance. In some cases, wattles are also referred to as gills or filaments, which emphasizes their role in respiration or feeding, respectively. Regardless of the term used, wattles are a fascinating and important aspect of animal anatomy, often signaling vital information about the health, behavior, and social status of the individual.

What are the hypernyms for Wattles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    structures, ornaments as these describe larger overarching concepts related to the word wattles.

Usage examples for Wattles

There were tents and booths of various descriptions, the most common among them being formed of wattles,-that is, young saplings cut from some neighbouring estate, the thick ends stuck in the ground some distance apart, and the thin ends bent down till they met, when they were fastened together with haybands.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
The creek banks on either side were fringed I with wattles and light-woods.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard
When he rose he saw, a little way off, a small dwelling-house of rough stone, moss-covered and cosy, with a roof of wattles which had taken root and pushed small shoots and clusters of grey leaves through their weaving.
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman

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