papilla
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell
Examples:

"the papillae of the tongue"

Related terms: process sense_organ
2. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
Related terms: process
Similar spelling:   Popillia
  Paavola
  Pavel
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