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mamelon.

A hillock; a rounded elevation or protuberance.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A hillock; a rounded elevation or protuberance.

  2. A structure resembling a small bump found on the outer surface of stromatoporoids.

  3. A protrusion on a newly erupted tooth.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French mamelon.

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