variegated

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var·i·e·gat·ed

[vair-ee-i-gey-tid, vair-i-gey-]
adjective
1.
varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
2.
varied; diversified; diverse.

Origin:
1655–65; variegate + -ed2

un·var·i·e·gat·ed, adjective

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Variegated has a plethora of syllables.
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a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells.
given to using long words.
Example Sentences
  • There are many forms, from small-leafed, variegated needlepoint ivies to all- more add to my plant list enlarge.
  • Reddish purple foliage variegated with white and pink add to my plant list.
  • Seeds produced by the variegated plants were germinated and the resulting sprouts were all white albinos that quickly died.
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var·i·e·gate

[vair-ee-i-geyt, vair-i-geyt]
verb (used with object), var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing.
1.
to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors.
2.
to give variety to; diversify.

Origin:
1645–55; < Late Latin variegātus (past participle of variegāre to make (something) look varied), equivalent to Latin vari(us) various + -eg- (combining form of agere to do; see agent) + -ātus -ate

var·i·e·ga·tor, noun
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variegated (ˈvɛərɪˌɡeɪtɪd)
 
adj
1.  displaying differently coloured spots, patches, streaks, etc
2.  (of foliage or flowers) having pale patches, usually as a result of mutation, infection, etc

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