papilla

Letters that make papilla

a, l, p, i are letters that make 'papilla'

Words within papilla

pill, PI, PA, pap, la, pi, Pa, ill, il, IL, LA, pa, La are words within 'papilla'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of papilla

papillae, papillar are words created by adding a letter to 'papilla'

3 possible definitions for 'papilla'

Papilla as "(botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf"

Under this definition, papilla is a noun and has the following properties:

papilla as a type

'papilla' can be a type of process, outgrowth, appendage.

papilla as a category

'papilla' can be a category of botany, phytology.

Papilla as "a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell"

Under this definition, papilla is a noun and has the following properties:

papilla as a type

'papilla' can be a type of process, outgrowth, appendage.

papilla as a part

'papilla' can be a part of sense organ, sensory receptor, receptor.

Derivatives of papilla

papillary, papillose are derivatives of 'papilla'.

Example of papilla used within this context

"the papillae of the tongue"

Papilla as "a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather"

Under this definition, papilla is a noun and has the following properties:

papilla as a type

'papilla' can be a type of process, outgrowth, appendage.

Derivatives of papilla

papillary, papillose are derivatives of 'papilla'.


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