Synonyms of papilla

Noun


1. papilla, process, outgrowth, appendage

usage: (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf

2. papilla, process, outgrowth, appendage

usage: a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell; "the papillae of the tongue"

3. papilla, process, outgrowth, appendage

usage: a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather

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