macule
Meanings
noun
- A spot.
- A blur or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little during printing.
verb
- To blur or be blurred; especially to blur or double an impression from type.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Middle English macule, from Middle French macule and its etymon Classical Latin macula. Doublet of macchia, macula and, with a suffix, maquis.
Derived words
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