areolate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or like or divided into areolae
    areolar.
    • areolar tissue

WordNet

A*re"o*late, A*re"o*la*ted adjective (Also<
  • Areolate
  • Areolated
)
Etymology
L. areola: cf. F. aréole.
Definitions
  1. Divided into small spaces or areolations, as the wings of insects, the leaves of plants, or the receptacle of compound flowers.

Webster 1913