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mammillary

/mæmɪləri/ adjective · British & US
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What does mammillary mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling a mamilla; having a nipple-like projection. In anatomy, a mammillary body is a small rounded eminence on the undersurface of the brain.

Example

"The mammillary appearance of the rock formations made them a popular destination for hikers."

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