papillose

• Qualifie une surface couverte de petites papilles ou de protubérances semblables à des mamelons, ou qui présente des aspérités fines.

Describes a surface covered with small, nipple-like projections or papillae.

1. Covered with papillaeC2formal

   Having small, nipple-like projections or bumps on a surface.

   Papilleux

   • The papillose texture of the leaf helps it absorb moisture.
   • Certain species of fish have a papillose skin surface.
   • The tongue's papillose appearance is due to taste buds.

   Synonymespapillarypapillate

   Antonymesevenflatlevelsmooth