Gutta

//ˈɡʌtə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A drop (of liquid, especially a medication). dated
  2. 2
    A small water-repelling, cone-shaped projection used in the architrave of the Doric order in classical architecture.
  3. 3
    A small round spot of colour.

Etymology

From Middle English gutta, from Latin gutta. Doublet of gout and goutte.

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