Definitions

1. verb

to have or be covered with mammillae, especially to have a prickly or nipple-like surface

“The succulent plant mammillated its leaves as it matured.”

2. adjective

having or covered with mammillae, especially having a prickly or nipple-like surface

“The mammillate flowers attracted bees from far and wide.”

3. noun

a prickly or nipple-like projection, especially one on the surface of a plant or animal

“The mammillae on the succulent’s leaves provided protection from dehydration.”