{ } a. [ L. areola: cf. F. aréole. ] Divided into small spaces or areolations, as the wings of insects, the leaves of plants, or the receptacle of compound flowers. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. Division into areolæ. Dana. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Any small space, bounded by some part different in color or structure, as the spaces bounded by the nervures of the wings of insects, or those by the veins of leaves; an areola. [ 1913 Webster ]