Definition of MACULE

macule

Plural: macules

Noun

  • a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
  • A spot.
  • A blur or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little during printing.

Verb

  • To blur or be blurred; especially to blur or double an impression from type.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French macule, from Latin macula. Doublet of macchia, macula and, with a suffix, maquis.

Synonyms

macula

Scrabble Score: 10

macule is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
macule is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
macule is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

macule is a valid Words With Friends word