bullate
Americanadjective
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having the surface covered with irregular and slight elevations, giving a blistered appearance.
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Anatomy. inflated; vaulted.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bullate
From the Latin word bullātus, dating back to 1810–20. See bulla, -ate 1
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The species name speaks to its bullate leaves, referring to their distinctive blistered or pebbled surface.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2021
Labrum, highly bullate, equalling, in its longitudinal diameter, the rest of the mouth; upper part square, not overhanging the lower part; there are some small teeth on the crest.
From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Charles Darwin
Labrum, moderately bullate, with the upper part not overhanging; no teeth on the crest.
From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Charles Darwin
P. 5-7 cm. bullate then plane, chrome yellow; g. white, lemon yellow, then tinged ochre; s. 3-6 cm. white then grey or blackish; sp. 8-9.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee
Mouth.—Labrum moderately bullate, with the lower part more or less produced; crest with blunt, bead-like teeth, and short hairs.
From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Charles Darwin
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