Punctate Definition

pŭngktāt
adjective
Marked with dots or tiny spots, as certain plants and animals.
Webster's New World

Origin of Punctate

  • From Latin pūnctum prick mark from neuter past participle of pungere to prick punctuate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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