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dappled

|dap-pled|

/ˈdæpəld/

(dapple)

spotted pattern

Base Form
dapple

Etymology

Etymology Information

'dappled' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dapple,' where 'dap-' meant 'spot' or 'patch.'

Historical Evolution

'dapple' changed from the Middle English word 'dappel' and eventually became the modern English word 'dappled.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'spot or patch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'marked with spots or patches.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

marked with spots or rounded patches of a different color or shade.

The sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating a dappled pattern on the ground.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41