Papilla Definition & Meaning
papilla
- noun
- (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf
- a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell; "the papillae of the tongue"
- a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
"Papilla" in song lyrics
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"circumvallate papilla"
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"renal papilla"
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Words that rhyme with papilla
Usage tips for "papilla"
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