Dictionary Check: papillae
"papillae" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
(botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf
noun
a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell
Example:
"the papillae of the tongue"
noun
a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
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