maculation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From macule + -ate + -ion.

It had, however, broad maculations of bluish-black, obviously caused by extravasated blood from contusions. — The Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life", Ambrose Bierce
Nay, we must use expostulation kindly, For it is parting from us; I speak not, be thou true, as fearing thee; For I will throw my glove to Death himself That there's no maculation in thy heart: But be thou true, say I, to fashion in My sequent protestation. — Characteristics of Women: Moral, Poetical, and Historical, Mrs. (Anna) Jameson

spot, speckle, dapple, patch, fleck

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