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mottled
Mottled (adj) means Covered in patches of different colours.
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Covered in patches of different colours.
"The mottled skin of the snake was a camouflage that helped it blend in with the shadows."
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Etymology
First recorded 1670-80, formed from mottle and -ed.
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What is the meaning of mottled?
"mottled" (adj) means covered in patches of different colours.
What is another word for mottled?
Other words for "mottled" include dappled.
What is the opposite of mottled?
The opposite of "mottled" is plain.
