What is the meaning of papilla?

noun

  • Botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf. (
  • A small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell.
    • usage: "the papillae of the tongue"
  • A small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather. .
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