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bullae

bullae is the plural of bulla.

Meaning of bulla

Noun

bulla (plural bullae)

  1. A blister, vesicle, or other thin-walled cavity or lesion, as
  2. (usually and especially) Such a blister that is more than 5 mm in diameter.
  3. A clay envelope or hollow ball, typically with seal impressions or writing on its outside indicating its contents.
  4. (historical) In ancient Rome, a kind of amulet or boss.
  5. (historical) A handwritten document from the papal chancellery.
  6. Any of several hollow structures as features of bones.
    • auditory bulla; ethmoid bulla

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Questions about bullae

What is bullae the plural of?
Bullae is the plural of bulla.

Words near bullae in the dictionary

  1. Bullaburra
  2. bullace
  3. bullace plum
  4. bullace plums
  5. bullaces
  6. bullae
  7. Bullagreen
  8. Bullaharre
  9. bullamacow
  10. bullamacows
  11. bullanock

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