Dictionary Check: maculae
"maculae" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
noun
a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
noun
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
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