papillate Synonyms
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papillate Meaning
Wordnet
papillate (a)
resembling or covered with papillae
Webster
papillate (v. t. & i.)
To cover with papillae; to take the form of a papilla, or of papillae.
Webster
papillate (a.)
Same as Papillose.
papillate Sentence Examples
- The moth's wings are covered in tiny papillate sensors that detect changes in air pressure.
- The raspberry's surface is covered in distinctive papillate structures that give it its characteristic texture.
- The papillae on the gecko's feet allow it to adhere to smooth surfaces with ease.
- The tongue of a cat is covered in papillate structures that assist in grooming and taste sensation.
- The leaf of the African violet plant has papillate hairs that reduce water loss through transpiration.
- The papillate papillae on the human tongue enable us to perceive different tastes and textures.
- The skin of an orange contains many papillate cells that contribute to its rough texture.
- The fronds of a fern are adorned with papillate outgrowths that increase their surface area for photosynthesis.
- The papillae on the flowers of certain plants serve as nectar guides for pollinating insects.
- The papillate ridges on the inside of a sea urchin's shell provide it with a firm grip on rocks and other surfaces.
FAQs About the word papillate
resembling or covered with papillaeTo cover with papillae; to take the form of a papilla, or of papillae., Same as Papillose.
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The moth's wings are covered in tiny papillate sensors that detect changes in air pressure.
The raspberry's surface is covered in distinctive papillate structures that give it its characteristic texture.
The papillae on the gecko's feet allow it to adhere to smooth surfaces with ease.
The tongue of a cat is covered in papillate structures that assist in grooming and taste sensation.
