• Maculate

    Origin

    Latin maculatus, past participle of maculare ("to spot").

    Full definition of maculate

    Verb

    1. To spot; to stain; to blur.
      • Sir T. ElyotMaculate the honour of their people.

    Adjective

    maculate

    1. Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.
    2. Defiled; impure.
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