Flammulated

/ˈflæmjəleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Marked with small flame-like streaks, spots, or patterns; having tiny flame-shaped decorations.

Etymology

From Latin flammula (a small flame, diminutive of flamma) plus -ated (having the quality of). Describes objects decorated with small flame motifs.

Kelly Says

Ornithologists use 'flammulated' to describe birds with speckled, flame-like feather patterns—the flammulated owl gets its name from its subtle streaked plumage that resembles tiny flames.

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