Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
papillae
noun
/pəˈpɪli/
Definition
Small, nipple-like projections found on various surfaces in the body.
Examples
- The papillae on the tongue help in tasting food.
- In botany, the term papillae may describe small outgrowths on plant surfaces.
Meaning
Papillae can refer to various structures in the body, notably those on the tongue that contain taste buds or the small protrusions in other organs that serve different functions.
Synonyms
- Projections
- Pinnacles
- Nodes
