{ } 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 ]
p. p. & a. 1. Allied by kindred; connected by blood or alliance, particularly by consanguinity; as, persons related in the first or second degree. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Standing in relation or connection; as, the electric and magnetic forcec are closely related. [ 1913 Webster ]