papillose
/ˈpæpəˌloʊs/
adjective
- Covered with small, nipple-like bumps or projections.
- Some species of coral are papillose, with tiny bumps covering their surface.
- The botanist noted that the stem was papillose, unlike the smooth stems of related plants.
- The leaf had a papillose surface, making it feel rough to the touch.
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