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
Example Sentences
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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
P. 6-8 cm. bullate, deformed then exp. and wavy, livid grey, spotted, somewhat shining, cracking; g. white then grey with rufous tinge; s. 7-9 cm. stout, tumid, striate, white, rooting; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee
Vesicular: More or less covered with minute vesicles due to gas formation; more minute than bullate.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre
The Labrum is moderately bullate, with a row of blunt bead-like teeth, mingled with fine bristles, on the crest, which in the middle part is generally somewhat flattened.
From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Charles Darwin
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