glossotrichia

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noun

The lengthening of papillae on the surface of the tongue, giving it a furry appearance.

Scrabble 19

Meanings

nounglossotrichia (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe lengthening of papillae on the surface of the tongue, giving it a furry appearance.
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