n.
Pronunciation: ' pim-p ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pymple; akin to Old English piplian to break out in pimples, and probably to English pimp ― more at PIMP
Date: 14th century
1 : a small inflamed elevation of the skin : PAPULE especially : PUSTULE
2 : a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
– pim · pled \ -p ə ld \ adjective
– pim · ply \ -p( ə -)l ē \ adjective