flammulated

adjective

flam·​mu·​lat·​ed

ˈflamyəˌlātə̇d

: having flame-shaped markings

—used of the plumage of certain birds

flammulation

ˌ⸗⸗ˈlāshən

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Latin flammula small flame + English -ate + -ed

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