What is another word for areolate?
Pronunciation: [ˈaɹɪˌɒle͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Areolate is an adjective used to describe a surface that is covered with small spaces or pits. Synonyms for this word include porous, pitted, honeycombed, perforated, reticulated, and stippled. These words are often used to describe surfaces in nature, such as rock formations, animal skin, or plant leaves. They can also be used in a medical context to describe the texture of some tissues, like the lungs or liver. Depending on the context, these synonyms may convey a slightly different shade of meaning or emphasis, but they all point to a surface that is marked by small recesses or openings.
