adjective
- having small nipple-like projections or bumps on the surface
Usage: botanical; biological
Examples
- The papillose leaves felt rough to the touch.
- The botanist noted the papillose surface of the plant stem.
- Under the microscope, the papillose texture was clearly visible.
- The papillose bark helped identify the tree species.
- Many cacti have papillose surfaces that aid in water collection.
- The papillose stigma is characteristic of this flower family.