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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tubercles

/tʌbərklz/ noun · British & US
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What does tubercles mean?

noun

Small rounded projections or lumps, especially on the surface of an object, such as a leaf or a bone. In biology, they are also known as papillae.

Example

"The tubercles on the surface of the leaf helped to increase its surface area for photosynthesis."

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