papilliform

[ puh-pil-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. resembling a papilla.

Word History and Origins

Origin of papilliform¹

First recorded in 1820–30; papill(a) + -i- + -form

Example Sentences

The body is pyriform, broadly truncate on the anterior end, in the middle of which rises a papilliform process (Schnabel).

From Project Gutenberg

The superior margin of the latter is not a plain ring, but sends upward a papilliform projection on each side.

From Project Gutenberg

These spines are at first papilliform, then elongated and round.

From Project Gutenberg