bullate

American

[bool-eyt, -it, buhl-] / ˈbʊl eɪt, -ɪt, ˈbʌl- /

adjective

having the surface covered with irregular and slight elevations, giving a blistered appearance.
Anatomy. inflated; vaulted.

bullate British

/ ˈbʊl-, -ɪt, ˈbʌleɪt /

adjective

botany anatomy puckered or blistered in appearance

the bullate leaves of the primrose

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Etymology

Origin of bullate

From the Latin word bullātus, dating back to 1810–20. See bulla, -ate ¹

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