guttate

[ guht-eyt ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. resembling a drop; having droplike markings.

guttate

/ ˈɡʌteɪt /

adjective

1. (esp of plants) covered with small drops or droplike markings, esp oil glands
2. resembling a drop or drops

Derived Forms

• gutˈtation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of guttate¹

First recorded in 1820–30, guttate is from the Latin word guttātus speckled, spotted. See gutta, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of guttate¹

C19: from Latin guttātus dappled, from gutta a drop