macule, macula
(noun) a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot
(noun) a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
sunspot, macula
(noun) a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun’s photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
Source: WordNet® 3.1
maculae
plural of macula
Source: Wiktionary
Mac"u*la, n.; pl. Maculæ. Etym: [L., spot, stain, blot. See Mail armor, and cf. Mackle, Macule.]
1. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A rather large spot or blotch of color.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 April 2025
(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
