释义 |
ˈpunctulated, ppl. a.|-leɪtɪd| [f. as prec. + -ed.] †a. Consisting of small points or dots; dotted. Obs. b. Nat. Hist., etc. = prec.
1685H. More Paralip. Prophet. xxxi. 280 A perpetual Porticus, noted with three Lines, of which the middle is punctulated or made by points. Ibid. 281 The middle line, viz. that which is punctulated drawn through the midst of this walk. a1728Woodward Nat. Hist. Fossils (1729) I. 140 The Basis of this [stone] is flat and striated, the Ridges between the Striæ being punctulated. 1847Hardy in Proc. Berw. Nat. Club II. No. 5. 242 Elytra..thickly, finely, and distinctly punctulated. |