MACULATE


Meaning of MACULATE in English

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

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