NYT Dictionary

PAPILLA

/pəˈpɪl.ə/
NounPA-pil-lapa-pil-la · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A nipple-like protuberance on a part or organ of the body.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin papilla (“a nipple, teat”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bagboobboobybosombreastbustchestcropknockernipple

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.

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