macula的词源

英文词源

macula (n.)

plural maculae, from Latin macula "spot, stain," used of various spots (sunspots, markings on minerals, etc.), of uncertain origin. Especially the macula lutea in the eye.

中文词源

macula：斑点，污点

来自拉丁语macula,斑点，污点，词源同male,immaculate.来自Proto-Italic*smatlo,刮，沫，可能来自PIE*sme,涂，刮，词源同smear.

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