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Definition of papillae:

(n) : Any of the small protuberances on the upper surface of the tongue often containing taste buds.
(n) : (anatomy) A nipple-like protuberance on a part or organ of the body.
(n) : Any of the vascular protuberances of the dermal layer of the skin extending into the epidermal layer and often containing tactile corpuscles.
(n) : A vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth.
(n) : (botany) A small fleshy projection on a plant.

Definition of papillae:

(n) : Any of the small protuberances on the upper surface of the tongue often containing taste buds.
(n) : (anatomy) A nipple-like protuberance on a part or organ of the body.
(n) : Any of the vascular protuberances of the dermal layer of the skin extending into the epidermal layer and often containing tactile corpuscles.
(n) : A vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth.
(n) : (botany) A small fleshy projection on a plant.

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