punctate
English edit
Etymology edit
From Latin punctum (“point”). See point and punctuate.
Adjective edit
punctate (comparative more punctate, superlative most punctate)
- (anatomy) Marked by spots, dots, points, or punctures.
- Synonym: punctated
- Keys to the Nearctic species of Pseudomyrmex
- Head and pronotum densely punctate and predominantly opaque, punctures on upper half of head mostly contiguous and without extensive shiny interspaces […]
- Pointed; ending in a point or points.
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punctate (plural punctates)
Latin edit
Adjective edit
pūnctāte