guttate

[ guht-eyt ]
/ ˈgʌt eɪt /

adjective Biology.

resembling a drop; having droplike markings.
Also gut·tat·ed.

Origin of guttate

First recorded in 1820–30, guttate is from the Latin word guttātus speckled, spotted. See gutta, -ate1

Words nearby guttate

gutta, gutta-percha, gutta-percha point, guttae band, guttat., guttate, guttatim, guttation, gutted, gutter, gutter ball

British Dictionary definitions for guttate

guttate

guttated

/ (ˈɡʌteɪt) /

adjective biology

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

Derived forms of guttate

guttation, noun

Word Origin for guttate

C19: from Latin guttātus dappled, from gutta a drop

Medical definitions for guttate

guttate
[ gŭt′āt′ ]

adj.

Having the shape of or resembling drops, as certain cutaneous lesions.
Spotted as if by drops.