v.
Pronunciation: ' ma-ky ə -l ə t
Variant: or mac · u · lat · ed \ - ˌ l ā -t ə d \
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin maculatus, past participle of maculare to stain, from macula
Date: 15th century
1 : marked with spots : BLOTCHED
2 : IMPURE , BESMIRCHED