guttate

From Latin guttātus.

guttate (comparative more guttate, superlative most guttate)

1. Shaped like or resembling drops.
2. Spotted.

guttate (third-person singular simple present guttates, present participle guttating, simple past and past participle guttated)

1. (botany) To exude drops of xylem sap on the edges of leaves.
   • 1999, Australian Journal of Plant Physiology:

     Recovery from this extreme wilt began only in the early evening, but by dawn all plants were fully turgid and guttating.

guttāte

1. vocative masculine singular of guttātus