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areole

ar·e·ole [ árree l ] (plural ar·e·oles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small clearly defined space: a small clearly defined space, e.g. that between veins on a leaf

2. pit on surface of cactus: a depression on the surface of a cactus that the spines, hairs, or flowers grow from

[Mid-19th century. Via French< Latin areola "little area"]
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