nipple

/ˈnɪpəl/
/ˈnɪpəl/
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Other forms: nipples

Definitions of nipple
  1. noun
    the small projection of a mammary gland
    synonyms: mamilla, mammilla, pap, teat, tit
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    type of:
    reproductive organ, sex organ
    any organ involved in sexual reproduction
  2. noun
    a flexible cap on a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier
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    type of:
    cap
    a top (as for a bottle)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈnɪpəl/
UK
/ˈnɪpəl/
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