gutta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drop (of liquid, especially a medication).
  2. A small water-repelling, cone-shaped projection used in the architrave of the Doric order in classical architecture.
  3. A small round spot of colour.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌtə/

Word forms

gutta guttae guttas

Etymology

From Middle English gutta, from Latin gutta. Doublet of gout and goutte.

Synonyms

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