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mammillate

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having small nipples, or small protuberances like nipples or mammae.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • mammillate cloud
  • mammillate fruit
  • mammillate teeth

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Bounded like a nipple; said of the apex of some shells.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • mammillate protuberance on a fossil

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From mammilla + -ate.