Definition of papilla

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  • papilla is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • papilla is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • papilla is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of papilla

  • a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell (noun)

    Examples

    1. the papillae of the tongue
  • a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather (noun)
  • (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf (noun)

See definition of papilla in Merriam Webster