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puncˈticular, a. rare. [f. med. or mod.L. *puncticulum a minute point + -ar.] †1. Of the size or appearance of a small point or dot; extremely minute. Obs.
1658Sir T. Browne Gard. Cyrus iii. 51 Water in glasses, wherein a watchfull eye may..discover the puncticular Originals of Periwincles and Gnats. 2. Characterized by small dots or specks.
1858Mayne Expos. Lex., Puncticularis, having small points; applied to fevers, etc.: puncticular. So puncˈticulate a. = punctulate.
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