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papillae

/pəˈpɪliː/ noun · British & US
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What does papillae mean?

noun

Small, finger-like projections, especially on the surface of the tongue or on the skin, or a small, rounded elevation on a surface.

Example

"The papillae on the surface of the tongue help to detect different tastes."

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