papillae

pa·pil·la

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Definitions of papillae word

noun plural papillae any small, nipplelike process or projection. 1
noun plural papillae one of certain small protuberances concerned with the senses of touch, taste, and smell: the papillae of the tongue. 1
noun plural papillae a small vascular process at the root of a hair. 1
noun plural papillae a papule or pimple. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin: nipple, teat, diminutive of papula pimple. See pap2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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