Definition
Definition of areole - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanyRare bump on a cactus where spines growRare
- Each areole on the cactus had sharp spines.
2.
plantRare smallest enclosures created by leaf veinsRare
- The areole pattern on the leaf was intricate.
3.
medicalRare small circular area on the bodyRare
- The areole around the nipple was slightly darker.
4.
biologyRare tessellation in the thallus of lichensRare
- The lichen's surface showed a clear areole pattern.
Images of areole
bump on a cactus where spines grow 
tessellation in the thallus of lichens
Origin of areole
Latin, areola (small open space)
Examples of areole in a sentence
New spines emerged from each areole on the plant. The botanist studied the areole under a microscope. Each areole was filled with tiny hairs. The areole was sensitive to touch. Doctors examined the areole for any changes. The areole was distinct on the lichen's surface.
Scientists studied the areole patterns in detail.
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- French:aréole, ...
- German:Areole, Areolenmuster, ...
- Italian:areola, ...
- Spanish:aréola, areola, ...
- Portuguese:aréola, ...
- Chinese:刺座, 叶隙, ...
- Japanese:アレオーレ, 小区画, ...
- Arabic:هَالَة, أَرِيُولَة, ...
- Hebrew:נְקֻדָּה, אֲרֵאוֹלָה, ...
- Russian:ареола, ореола, ...
- Ukrainian:ареол, ареола, ...
- Hindi:एरिओल, सूक्ष्म घेरा, ...
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