papilliform

[puh-pil-uh-fawrm]

pa·pil·li·form

[puh-pil-uh-fawrm]
adjective
resembling a papilla.

Origin:
1820–30; papill(a) + -i- + -form
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Papilliform is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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papilliform pa·pil·li·form (pə-pĭl'ə-fôrm')
adj.
Resembling or shaped like a papilla.

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