Punctate
[puhngk-teyt] /ˈpʌŋk teɪt/
adjective
1.
marked with points or dots; having minute spots or depressions.
/ˈpʌŋkteɪt/
adjective
1.
having or marked with minute spots, holes, or depressions
adj.
“dotted, marked with dots,” 1760, from Modern Latin punctuatus, from Latin punctum “point” (see point). Related: Punctation.
punctate punc·tate (pŭngk’tāt’)
adj.
Having tiny spots, points, or depressions.
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