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mammilla

/mæmɪlə/ noun · British & US
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What does mammilla mean?

noun

A small nipple or projection, especially one on the surface of a fruit or a leaf. In architecture, a small ornamental projection, especially one on a column or a pilaster.

Example

"The mammilla on the surface of the apple made it difficult to bite into."

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