maculation

noun

mac·u·la·tion | \ ˌma-kyə-ˈlā-shən

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Definition of maculation

1 archaic : the state of being spotted

2a : a blemish in the form of a discrete spot acne scars and maculations

b : the arrangement of spots and markings on an animal or plant

History and Etymology for maculation

Middle English maculacion "sexual defilement," borrowed from Medieval Latin maculātiōn-, maculātiō "act of marking, mark, stain, defilement," going back to Latin, "marking, pattern of marks,", from maculāre "to cover with stains, soil, disgrace, mark with colored patches" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at maculate

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The first known use of maculation was in the 15th century

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maculation

noun

mac·u·la·tion | \ ˌmak-yə-ˈlā-shən

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Medical Definition of maculation

1 : a blemish in the form of a discrete spot acne scars and maculations

2 : the arrangement of spots and markings on an animal or plant

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