papillose Definition
having or covered with small, nipple-like projections.
Using papillose: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "papillose" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The surface of the leaf is papillose.
Example
The papillose texture of the skin was caused by a rash.
Example
The papillose tongue of the cat helps it to groom itself.
papillose Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for papillose
- papillate
- papilliform
- nipple-like
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Summary: papillose in Brief
The term 'papillose' [pap-uh-lohs] describes something that has small, nipple-like projections on its surface. It can be used to describe the texture of skin, leaves, and tongues, as in 'The surface of the leaf is papillose.'
