The studs have their surface punctulated, as if set all over with other studs infinitely lesser. -- Woodward. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
punctulate — [puŋk′cho͞o lāt΄, puŋk′cho͞olit] adj. [< L punctulum, dim. of punctum, POINT + ATE1] marked with very small dots or holes, as certain plants and animals punctulation n … English World dictionary
punctulate — dotted, with colour or structure … Dictionary of ichthyology
punctulate — adj. [L. punctum, small hole or spot] Dotted with minute impressions … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
punctulate — punctulation, n. /pungk choo layt , lit/, adj. studded with minute points or dots. Also punctulated. [1840 50; < L punctul(um) (dim. of punctum POINT; see ULE) + ATE1] * * * … Universalium
punctulate — 1. adjective Marked with small spots or punctures 2. verb To mark with small spots or punctures … Wiktionary
punctulate — punc·tu·late … English syllables
punctulate — a. bearing small spots. ♦ punctule, n. small spot. ♦ punctulation, n … Dictionary of difficult words
punctulate — ˈpəŋ(k)chələ̇t, (k)sh , ˌlāt adjective Etymology: New Latin punctulatus, from Latin punctulum (diminutive of punctum puncture, point) + atus ate more at point : marked with small spots; specifically : m … Useful english dictionary
Punctulated — Punctulate Punc tu*late, Punctulated Punc tu*la ted, a. [L. punctulum, dim. of punctum point.] Marked with small spots. [1913 Webster] The studs have their surface punctulated, as if set all over with other studs infinitely lesser. Woodward.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
punctulated — ˌlād.ə̇d adjective Etymology: punctulate + ed : punctulate … Useful english dictionary
