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speckle
[ spek-uhl ]
verb (used with object)
, speck·led, speck·ling.
- to mark with or as with speckles.
speckle
/ ˈspɛkəl /
noun
- a small or slight mark usually of a contrasting colour, as on the skin, a bird's plumage, or eggs
verb
- tr to mark with or as if with speckles
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Derived Forms
- ˈspeckled, adjective
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Other Words From
- speckled·ness noun
- un·speckled adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of speckle1
C15: from Middle Dutch spekkel; see speck
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Example Sentences
A speckle-breasted thrush perched on a corner of the grey wall and poured his heart out.
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In the systems published by Speckle of Strassburg in 1589 we find a distinct advance.
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Then Grannie Malone put the broom under her and tried to lift her from her perch, but old Speckle had made up her mind to stay.
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Eileen was flapping her apron in another, while Grannie Malone chased old Speckle with the broom.
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Speckle was ready at the time set by Henny, who soon found a house and was back in an hour's time.
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