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macule

ma·cule

uncommon

noun

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a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases

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

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