# thelium

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈθi.lɪ.əm/

## Definitions
1. A nipple or papilla.

## Etymology
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”). By surface analysis, thel- + -ium.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thelium