guttate

English

Etymology

Latin

Adjective

guttate (comparative more guttate, superlative most guttate)

  1. Shaped like, or resembling drops.
  2. Spotted.

Derived terms

Translations

Verb

guttate (third-person singular simple present guttates, present participle guttating, simple past and past participle guttated)

  1. (botany) To exude drops of xylem sap on the edges of leaves.
    • 1999, Australian Journal of Plant Physiology:
      Recovery from this extreme wilt began only in the early evening, but by dawn all plants were fully turgid and guttating.

Latin

Adjective

guttāte

  1. vocative masculine singular of guttātus
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