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mottle

UK/ˈmɒt.əl/ US/ˈmɑ.təl/ uncommon

verb

1.

mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained

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2.

colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

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Origin

1670-80. Probably back-formation from motley.

Phrases

  • dark mottle
  • leaf mottle yellows
  • Malayan mottle
  • pale mottle
  • rounded mottle

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