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mottled

/mɒtld/ adjective · British & US
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What does mottled mean?

adjective

Having patches of different colors, especially brown and green, like the mottling on a pebble or a leaf. Having a mottled appearance.

Example

"The mottled leaves on the tree provided a beautiful contrast to the bright blue sky."

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