guttate

American

[guht-eyt] / ˈgʌt eɪt /

Also guttated

adjective

Biology.

resembling a drop; having droplike markings.

guttate British

/ ˈɡʌteɪt /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

guttation

noun

Etymology

Origin of guttate

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

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