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flammulated

flammulated

9.9
A thing that has thin, flame-like streaks of colour, like an owl or vase
  • adjective
  • /ˈflæmjʊˌleɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
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  • The butterfly has a flammulated pattern on its wings.
  • flammulated owl

Examples

  • The flammulated owl is known for its subtle, flame-like streaks on its face.

  • The artist painted a flammulated design on the vase, resembling flickering flames.

  • Researchers observed a flammulated pattern on the butterfly's wings during the field study.

  • I spotted a flammulated lizard basking in the sun.

  • The butterfly's wings were flammulated, displaying beautiful patterns that resembled flames.

  • The artist painted a flammulated mural, featuring intricate designs that evoked the look of flickering fire.

  • In autumn, the leaves became flammulated, transforming the landscape with vibrant, fiery colors.

Synonyms

flame-colored
vsflammulated
1 4.1

Having a bright orange-red color like fire

is about markings or patterns rather than only colour
flame-like
vsflammulated
4.1

Having the bright, moving look of a small fire

is shown only as markings or coloured patches rather than whole form
flame-orange
vsflammulated
3.8

A bright orange color with a red tone like fire

is broader, including both pattern and colour rather than a single hue
flecked
vsflammulated
4.4

With small spots of a different color

describes markings that suggest burning shapes rather than tiny scattered spots

How Marked

vivid
23 3.0
flammulated
  • Specialized
9.9
distinct
65 3.5
faint
148 2.7
unmarked
43 4.3

Surface Forms

flammulated positive

Morphology

flammulated = flammulate (opaque) = flamm + ul + ate + ed

The suffix 'ed' suggests a past participle or adjective form, but the base 'flammulate' is not a standard English word, making the derivation unclear.

Etymology

The word flammulated comes from the Latin flammula, which means 'little flame'. So, think of flame or flammable: something flammulated has small, 'flame-like' marks or streaks, and that is why the word describes patterns that look like tiny flames.