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guttate

American  
[guht-eyt] / ˈgʌt eɪt /
Also guttated

adjective

Biology.

  1. resembling a drop; having droplike markings.

guttate British  
/ ˈɡʌteɪt /

adjective

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

  2. 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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