Lewis & Short

ē-măcŭlo, āvi, ātum, 1, v. a., to clear from spots, to purify (post-Aug.).

  1. I. Lit., Plin. 21, 19, 75, § 129; Gell. 6, 5, 9; App. Mag. p. 278; Macr. S. 7, 13.
  2. II. Transf.: domum odoribus Arabicis, Amm. 29, 1.