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speckle
[ spek-uhl ]
verb (used with object)
- 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
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Example Sentences
A speckle-breasted thrush perched on a corner of the grey wall and poured his heart out.
In the systems published by Speckle of Strassburg in 1589 we find a distinct advance.
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.
Eileen was flapping her apron in another, while Grannie Malone chased old Speckle with the broom.
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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