thelion
English
editEtymology
editFrom New Latin, from Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) + New Latin -ion, a diminutive suffix.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editthelion (plural thelions)
Usage notes
editThis word seems to have had very limited usage, and appears to only be documented in Webster's Third NID. It is not in current usage in the medical field, where the Latin word papilla is the standard term.
Related terms
editReferences
editWebster's Third New International Dictionary, 1961