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/mˈækjʊlɐ/
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NOUN
- a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
- a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
- a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
How To Use macula In A Sentence
- Northern migratory species winter in the savanna, such as spotted sandpiper Actitis macularia, barn swallow Hirundo rustica and blackpoll warbler Dendroica striata. Canaima National Park, Venezuela
- The immaculately tended gardens are an oasis in the midst of Cairo's urban sprawl.
- Hence there is in sin a peculiar inconformity to the holiness of God; which is the "macula," the "spot," "stain," and Pneumatologia
- Instantly Maryse Rose could picture Lefitte's dapper clothing, the immaculately creased trousers, his heavily brilliantined hair. WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM
- The _Pompilidæ_ are species of great beauty, some closely resembling those of Australia in the banding and maculation of their wings; amongst the _Vespidæ_ will be found some of the most elegant and beautiful forms in the whole of that protean family of Hymenoptera. Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology
- Even her few words of Gaelic at the start of her speech at the state dinner on Wednesday evening – "A Úachtárain agus a chairde" "president and friends", immaculately pronounced – were an unexpected gesture. Irish eyes are smiling: show of respect turns Queen into runaway favourite
- In their immaculate uniforms they go through safety procedures and tirelessly parade the aisles, pushing trolleys laden with drinks, meals and duty free.
- The immaculately tended gardens are an oasis in the midst of Cairo's urban sprawl.
- This is an immaculately researched, sophisticatedly argued investigation.
- Her apartment was immaculate.