adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To form, or be formed into, pustules. ambitransitive

Adjective

1. 1
   Having pustules or prominences resembling them.

   "a pustulate leaf, shell, or coral"

Adjective

1. 1
   (of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acnedblemishedpimpledpimplypustulouspustulous

Example

More examples

"a pustulate leaf, shell, or coral"

Etymology

From Latin pustulatus, past participle of pustulare (“to blister”).

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