- mottle
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Mottle — Mot tle, n. A mottled appearance. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mottle — Mot tle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mottled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mottling}.] [From {Mottled}.] To mark with spots of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mottle — vb *spot, spatter, sprinkle, fleck, stipple, marble, speckle, spangle, bespangle … New Dictionary of Synonyms
mottle — ► NOUN ▪ a mottled marking … English terms dictionary
mottle — [mät′ l] vt. mottled, mottling [back form. < mottled < MOTLEY + ED] to mark with blotches, streaks, and spots of different colors or shades n. 1. such a blotch, streak, or spot 2. a mottled pattern or coloring, as of marble mottled adj … English World dictionary
mottle — {{11}}mottle (n.) 1670s, probably a back formation from MOTLEY (Cf. motley). {{12}}mottle (v.) 1670s; see MOTTLE (Cf. mottle) (n.). Related: MOTTLED (Cf. Mottled); mottling … Etymology dictionary
Mottle — This Appaloosa horse shows mottling around its mouth and nostrils. In this particular case, it is a normal hereditary trait linked to a spotted coat color pattern and not a sign of disease Mottle or mottling is the appearance of uneven spots. It… … Wikipedia
mottle — 1. verb / mɑt əl/ To mark with spots of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate. 2. noun / mɑt əl/ a) a distinguishing blotch of color The most common symptom is a mild mottle on the youngest leaves of infected… … Wiktionary
Mottle-faced tamarin — Mottle faced tamarin[1][2] Conservation status Least Concern ( … Wikipedia
Mottle-backed Elaenia — Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification … Wikipedia
Mottle-breasted Honeyeater — Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification … Wikipedia
