Definition of punctulate
:marked with small spots;
specifically
:minutely punctate
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punctulate
adjective
punc·tu·late
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ˈpəŋ(k)chələ̇t
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-(k)sh-
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-ˌlāt
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Origin and Etymology of punctulate
New Latin punctulatus, from Latin punctulum (diminutive of punctum puncture, point) + -atus -ate
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