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punctate definition

punc·tate (puŋk′tāt′)

adjective

marked with dots or tiny spots, as certain plants and animals
also punctated punc′·tat′ed

Etymology: ModL punctatus < L punctum, a point

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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