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One of the specially large spores of certain flowerless plants, as Selaginella, etc.

Of or pertaining to macrospores.

Same as Macron.

Large-eared.

Same as Macrura, Macrural, etc.

A large motile spore having four vibratile cilia; -- found in certain green algæ.

A subdivision of decapod Crustacea, having the abdomen largely developed. It includes the lobster, prawn, shrimp, and many similar forms. Cf. Decapoda.

Same as Macrurous.

One of the Macrura.

Like or pertaining to the Macrura.

Of or pertaining to the Macrura; having a long tail.

The act of killing a victim for sacrifice. [Obs.]

Any marine bivalve shell of the genus Mactra, and allied genera. Many species are known. Some of them are used as food, as Mactra stultorum, of Europe. See Surf clam, under Surf.

A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.

To spot; to stain; to blur. Maculate the honor of their people. Sir T. Elyot.

Having spots or blotches; maculate.

The act of spotting; a spot; a blemish. Shak.

Causing a spot or stain. T. Adams.

, Blotting paper. [Obs.]

A blur, or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little; a mackle.