- areolate
-
a) Having areolasb) Having a pattern of block-like areas similar to cracked dried mud.
Wikipedia foundation.
areolate
Look at other dictionaries:
Areolate — A*re o*late, Areolated A*re o*la*ted, a. [L. areola: cf. F. ar[ e]ole.] Divided into small spaces or areolations, as the wings of insects, the leaves of plants, or the receptacle of compound flowers. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
areolate — are·o·late lət, .lāt adj divided into or marked by areolae <areolate colonies of bacteria> are·o·la·tion ə .rē ə lā shən n … Medical dictionary
areolate — areola ► NOUN (pl. areolae) Anatomy ▪ a small circular area, in particular the pigmented skin surrounding a nipple. DERIVATIVES areolar adjective areolate adjective. ORIGIN Latin small open space … English terms dictionary
areolate — adjective see areola … New Collegiate Dictionary
areolate — See areolar. * * * … Universalium
areolate — adj. ring shaped, resembling a small open space … English contemporary dictionary
areolate — are·o·late … English syllables
areolate — adjective relating to or like or divided into areolae areolar tissue • Syn: ↑areolar • Pertains to noun: ↑areola, ↑areola (for: ↑areolar) • Deriva … Useful english dictionary
areolate mildew — noun : a leaf spot of cotton caused by an imperfect fungus (Ramularia areola) … Useful english dictionary
Areolated — Areolate A*re o*late, Areolated A*re o*la*ted, a. [L. areola: cf. F. ar[ e]ole.] Divided into small spaces or areolations, as the wings of insects, the leaves of plants, or the receptacle of compound flowers. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
