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papilla
noun papillae
- 1. A small nipple-like projection from the surface of a structure.
2. A minute elevation on the skin, especially that of the fingertips, the inner surface of the eyelids and upper surface of the tongue, in which a nerve ends.
3. A protuberance at the base of a hair, feather, tooth, etc.
4. A minute conical protuberance as on the surface of a petal.
adj
- Like or having papillae.
adj
- Having papillae.
adj
- In the shape of a papilla.
