Associations to the word «Papilla»
Noun
- Fibre
- Cushion
- Ridge
- Strawberry
- Feather
- Cell
- Antenna
- Obstruction
- Margin
- Mushroom
- Lesion
- Patch
- Sac
- Drain
- Cavity
- Diagnosis
- Rim
- Pair
- Coating
- Opening
- Cone
- Layer
- Apparatus
- Hair
- Artery
- Fiber
- Membrane
- Structure
- Floor
- Parasite
- Upper
- Veil
- Tumor
- Tail
- Sensitivity
- Pad
- Mammal
- Male
- Forming
- Spot
- Stripe
- Lip
- Base
- Diameter
- Collecting
- Fusion
- Female
- Small
- Mouse
- Cm
- Shape
Adjective
Wiktionary
PAPILLA, noun. (anatomy) A nipple-like anatomical structure.
Dictionary definition
PAPILLA, noun. (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf.
PAPILLA, noun. A small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell; "the papillae of the tongue".
PAPILLA, noun. A small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather.
Wise words
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