PAPILLARY

papillary, papillose

(adjective) of or relating to or resembling papilla

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

papillary (comparative more papillary, superlative most papillary)

Having the properties or appearance of a papilla (nipple).

Synonym: papillar

Source: Wiktionary


Pap"il*la*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. papillaire.]

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a papilla or papillæ; bearing, or covered with, papillæ; papillose.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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