gut'tation

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guttate or guttated (ˈɡʌteɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (esp of plants) covered with small drops or droplike markings, esp oil glands
2.  resembling a drop or drops
 
[C19: from Latin guttātus dappled, from gutta a drop]
 
guttated or guttated
 
adj
 
[C19: from Latin guttātus dappled, from gutta a drop]
 
gut'tation or guttated
 
n

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