maculature

noun

mac·​u·​la·​ture

ˈmakyələˌchu̇(ə)r

plural -s

: an impression made from an intaglio engraved plate to remove ink from the recessed areas

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin maculatus + French -ure

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