Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
areolae
Noun
/ˌɛə.riˈoʊ.liː/
Definition
Small, circular areas or spots that stand out from their surroundings.
Examples
- The areolae on the surface of the leaf help in gas exchange.
- Some mammals have darker areolae around their nipples.
- The artist used areolae in the painting to represent abstract forms.
Meaning
The term ‘areolae’ refers to the plural form of ‘areola’, which is used in various contexts, especially in biology and anatomy, to describe distinct regions or circular formations.
Synonyms
- Zones
- Regions
- Circles
