areoles
/ˈɛri.oʊlz/
noun
- Plural of areole; small, specialized areas on cacti or other plants.
- Each of the areoles on the plant produced a cluster of spines.
- Areoles are important for identifying different types of cacti.
- The cactus had many areoles arranged in rows along its ribs.
- Plural of areole; small ring-shaped areas on the body or on leaves.
- The doctor noted the areoles around the patient's nipples were symmetrical.
- The leaves showed tiny areoles where the fungus had spread.
- In some animals, the areoles on the skin help with camouflage.