or ~d adjective Etymology: Latin maculatus, past participle of maculare to stain, from macula Date: 15th century marked with spots ; blotched, impure , besmirched
MACULATE
Meaning of MACULATE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012