mottle

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English

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Etymology

1670-80. Probably back-formation from motley.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɒtəl

Verb

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  1. To mark with blotches of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate.

Noun

mottle (plural mottles)

  1. A distinguishing blotch of color.
  2. A mottled coloration or pattern.
    The most common symptom is a mild mottle on the youngest leaves of infected plants.
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