Meaning
A pimple; a small, usually conical, elevation of the cuticle, produced by congestion, accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue; a papule.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin papula.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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