mácula — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
- blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
- macula noun An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
- stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
Senses
mácula is used for these senses in English:
- blemish A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
- blot (by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
- macula (anatomy) An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
- macula A rather large spot or blotch of color.
- stain A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
blemish — full definition
- noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
- verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.
blot — full definition
- noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
- noun Something that damages a reputation; a disgrace.
- verb To soak up excess liquid, especially with absorbent paper.
- verb To stain or mark with a coloured substance.