papilla
noun
any small, nipplelike process or projection.
papillae
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pluralof papilla.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Red whirls on this rabbit’s tongue are filiform papillae, which roughen the tongue and help move food around the mouth.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2024
The taste function of our fungiform papillae has been well researched but little is known about the difference in shape, size and pattern of both forms of papillae between individuals.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 14, 2023
To match their backgrounds, cuttlefish use an array of pigment-filled skin cells called chromatophores and raised structures called papillae.
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
Copious gooey saliva exuded from barely visible protrusions called papillae can help make some frogs’ tongues so sticky they can snare prey 50% heavier than themselves.
From Science Magazine ● May 24, 2023
“The papillae house the taste buds. Let’s count them!”
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
