noun
speckle
Speckle (noun) means a small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
noun
1
A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
2
The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface.
3
A cluster of interchromatin granules in a nucleus.
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Etymology
The noun is from Middle Dutch spekkel; the verb was later coined from the noun, in the late 16th century.
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What is the meaning of speckle?
"speckle" (noun) means a small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
What are the different meanings of speckle?
"speckle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage; 2. The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface; 3. A cluster of interchromatin granules in a nucleus.