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Meaning of ALVEOLATE

Pronunciation:  al'veeulit

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
 
 Synonyms: cavitied, cellular, faveolate, honeycombed, pitted
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Al"ve*o*late\, a. [L. alveolatus, fr. alveolus.]
(Bot.)
Deeply pitted, like a honeycomb.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Pitted or honeycombed on the surface.
 

 

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