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mottling

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mot·tle

   [mot-l] verb, -tled, -tling, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to mark or diversify with spots or blotches of a different color or shade.
noun
2.
a diversifying spot or blotch of color.
3.
mottled coloring or pattern.

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Origin:
1670–80; probably back formation from motley

Related forms
mot·tle·ment, noun
mot·tler, noun
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mottle
1670s, probably a back formation from motley. Related: Mottling.
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