maclecommon nounverbEtymologyexpandfrom Latin macula (mesh).Definitions1. Net with large mesh.flags.vieilliexpand2. Diamond-shaped hollow form.héraldiqueexpand3. Figure obtained by the juxtaposition of crystals of the same mineral.minéralogieexpand4. Synonym of chiastolite.minéralogieexpand5. Variant of mâcre.botaniqueexpandSynonymchiastolitePluralmaclesTranslationsenglish:crystal twinningdutch:tweelingportuguese:maclaSee alsomacle (v.) macles (v.) maclonnière (cn.)