nebulated

[ neb-yuh-ley-tid ]
/ ˈnɛb yəˌleɪ tɪd /

adjective

having dim or indistinct markings, as a bird or other animal.

Origin of nebulated

1480–90; < Medieval Latin nebulāt(us) (Latin nebul(a) cloud + -ātus -ate1) + -ed3; see nebula