Found 2 items, similar to Maculae.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: maculae macula n 1: a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field [syn: sunspot] 2: a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision [syn: macula lutea , macular area, yellow spot] 3: a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases [syn: macule] [also: maculae (pl)] maculae See macula
English → English (gcide) Definition: Maculae Macula \Mac"u*la\, n.; pl. Macul[ae]. [L., spot, stain, blot. See Mail armor, and cf. Mackle, Macule.] 1. A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb; called also macule. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) A rather large spot or blotch of color. [1913 Webster]