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areole

areole

9.6
A small round spot on a plant or animal where things like spines and flowers grow
  • noun
  • /ˈɛrɪoʊl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : areola
  • The cactus has a cluster of spines growing from each areole along its stem.

Examples

  • New flowers often emerge from the areole at the top of the cactus.

  • Scientists studied the pattern of areoles on the butterfly's wings to understand its coloration.

  • The cactus had several areoles with vibrant flowers.

  • Each areole on the cactus serves as a growth point.

  • The cactus' vibrant flowers bloom from the areoles scattered across its surface.

  • In this lichen, each areole serves as a distinct section housing various algae.

  • Areoles on the succulent allow for the growth of new spines and beautiful blossoms.

Synonyms

areola
vsareole
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small area between the veins of a leaf or on an insect's wing

refers to a distinct external spot where structures like spines form

How Big

area
487 1.0
patch
153 2.7
areole
  • Specialized
9.6
spot
297 1.0
speck
66 1.3

Surface Forms

areole singular
areoles plural

Etymology

Areole comes from the Latin areola, a small 'area' or 'open space', and has the same root as the English word area. So in plants an areole is the little patch on a cactus or lichen where spines or flowers grow.