mamillate

/mæmɪˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to be or become covered with papillae or mamillae

“The skin mamillated in response to the cold weather.”

2. adjective

covered with or having papillae or mamillae

“The mamillate texture of the fruit made it difficult to eat.”

Synonyms

  • papillary
  • papillate

Antonyms

  • glossy
  • smooth