Definitions for: Alveolate

[adj] pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)

Webster (1913) Definition: Al"ve*o*late, a. [L. alveolatus, fr. alveolus.]
(Bot.)
Deeply pitted, like a honeycomb.

Synonyms: cavitied, cellular, faveolate, honeycombed, pitted