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villus

noun

A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.

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Word length
6
Starts with
V
Ends with
S
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.

  2. One of the fine soft hairs on fruits, flowers, and other parts of plants.

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