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papillose

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective papillose has 1 sense
  1. papillary, papillose - of or relating to or resembling papilla

Definitions from the Web

Papillose

Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Covered or characterized by small, raised, nipple-like protuberances or bumps

Senses:

  1. Botany: Having or relating to papillae, small rounded protuberances on a surface
  2. Zoology: Having or covered in tiny raised bumps or papillae

Example sentences:

  1. The leaves of the plant were papillose, with small bumps that provided texture.
  2. The papillose skin of the frog allowed it to blend in seamlessly with its surroundings.
  3. In her botanical research, she observed the papillose structures on the stem of the flower.
  4. The caterpillar had a papillose appearance, making it difficult to spot on the leaf.

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