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guttate

Syllabification: (gut·tate)

Pronunciation: /ˈgətˌāt/

Definition of guttate

adjective

chiefly Biology

having drops or droplike markings.
in the form of or resembling drops.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin guttatus 'speckled', from gutta 'a drop'

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