mottle
|mot-tle|
B2
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/ˈmɑːtəl/
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/ˈmɒtəl/
spotted appearance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mottle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'motle,' where 'mot' meant 'spot.'
Historical Evolution
'motle' transformed into the modern English word 'mottle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spot or mark,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pattern or arrangement of spots or blotches of different colors or shades.
The mottle on the leaves was caused by a fungal infection.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45