maculate
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mac·u·late

adjective \ˈma-kyə-lət\

Definition of MACULATE

1
: marked with spots : blotched

Variants of MACULATE

mac·u·late or mac·u·lat·ed \-ˌlā-təd\

Origin of MACULATE

Latin maculatus, past participle of maculare to stain, from macula
First Known Use: 15th century

mac·u·late

adjective \ˈmak-yə-lət\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MACULATE

: marked with spots

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