punctulate

adjective

punc·​tu·​late

ˈpəŋ(k)chələ̇t,

-(k)sh-,

-ˌlāt

: marked with small spots

specifically : minutely punctate

Word History

Etymology

New Latin punctulatus, from Latin punctulum (diminutive of punctum puncture, point) + -atus -ate

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