Macule: alternatives and connections

One of the spots on a dappled animal.

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A flake; also, a lock, as of wool.

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The act of spotting; a spot; a blemish.

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A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, esp. upon an old garment to cover a…

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A little or spot in or anything, of a different substance or color from that of the thing itself.

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A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place discolored.

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A small yellowish or brownish spot in the skin, particularly on the face, neck, or hands.

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A freckly eruption on the skin; freckles.

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To spot; to stain; to blur.

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To spot; to stain; to blur.

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To discolor by the application of foreign matter; to make foul; to spot; as, to stain the hand with dye; armor stained with blood.

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To discolor by the application of foreign matter; to make foul; to spot; as, to stain the hand with dye; armor stained with blood.

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See Dermis.

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The external membranous integument of an animal.

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A cover or covering; an integument.

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A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.

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