"nipple" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ Audio: en-us-nipple.ogg [US] Forms: nipple [singular], nipples [plural]
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  1. A nipple is a mammary gland. On female mammals, milk is secreted from it. Synonyms: tit
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  2. A nipple is an artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. Synonyms: teat
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  3. A nipple is a mechanical device that allows liquids or gases to pass through in a regulated manner.
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