areolate

a·re·o·la

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Definitions of areolate word

noun plural areolate a ring of color, as around the human nipple. 1
noun plural areolate a small interstice, as between the fibers of connective tissue. 1
noun areolate Having areolas. 1
adjective areolate (biology, mycology) Having a pattern of block-like areas similar to cracked dried mud. 0

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < Latin, equivalent to āre(a) area + -ola -ole1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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