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| nip·ple [ nípp'l ] (plural nip·ples) |
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1. tip of mammary gland: a small knob in the center of the breast that in female mammals is the outlet for the ducts that provide the young with milk
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2. rubber bottle top: the soft cap of a baby bottle, made of a synthetic material, through which a baby can suck milk
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3. babyware
Same as pacifier
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4. small outlet: a small knob on a device that is the outlet for fluid such as oil or grease
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5. construction coupler for pipes: a short piece of pipe threaded at both ends used for coupling other pipes
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| [Mid-16th century. Origin ?] |
