nubeculae

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nubeculae - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Nubecula \Nu*bec"u*la\, n.; pl. Nubeculae (-l[=e]). [L., dim.
     of nubes cloud.]
     1. (Astron.)
        (a) A nebula.
        (b) pl. Specifically, the Magellanic clouds.
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     2. (Med.)
        (a) A slight spot on the cornea.
        (b) A cloudy object or appearance in urine. --Dunglison.
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