areole Syllabification: (ar·e·ole)Pronunciation: /ˈe(ə)rēˌōl/Definition of areole noun Biology an areola, especially a small area bearing spines or hairs on a cactus. Origin: mid 19th century: from French aréole, from Latin (see areola)areole in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of areole in the British & World English dictionary
