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Adjective: speckled  spe-k(u)ld
  1. Having a pattern of dots
    "The portrait disintegrates into a speckled pattern when seen from close up";
    - dotted, flecked, specked, stippled
Verb: speckle  spe-k(u)l
  1. Produce a mottled effect
    "The sunlight speckled the trees";
    - stipple
     
  2. Mark with small spots
    "speckle the wall with tiny yellow spots";
    - bespeckle

See also: patterned

Type of: blob, blot, cloud, dapple, fleck, mottle, spot

Encyclopedia: Speckled

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