mottled
[ mot-ld ]
/ ˈmɒt ld /
adjective
spotted or blotched in coloring.
OTHER WORDS FROM mottled
un·mot·tled, adjectiveWords nearby mottled
Definition for mottled (2 of 2)
mottle
[ mot-l ]
/ ˈmɒt l /
verb (used with object), mot·tled, mot·tling.
to mark or diversify with spots or blotches of a different color or shade.
noun
a diversifying spot or blotch of color.
mottled coloring or pattern.
Origin of mottle
First recorded in 1670–80; probably back formation from
motley
OTHER WORDS FROM mottle
mot·tle·ment, noun mot·tler, nounExample sentences from the Web for mottled
British Dictionary definitions for mottled (1 of 2)
mottled
/ (ˈmɒtəld) /
adjective
coloured with streaks or blotches of different shades
British Dictionary definitions for mottled (2 of 2)
mottle
/ (ˈmɒtəl) /
verb
(tr)
to colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
noun
a mottled appearance, as of the surface of marble
one streak or blotch of colour in a mottled surface
Word Origin for mottle
C17: back formation from
motley