Dappled
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ˈdæpəɫd] · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dappled is an adjective meaning Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dapple.
Meaning
Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dapple.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of dapple
Example Sentences
It was a close, sultry day: devoid of sunshine, but with a sky too dappled and hazy to threaten rain
Glory be to God for dappled things— / For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; / For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim: […]
Synonyms for dappled
Depending on context, synonyms include mottled, patterned.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mottled, patterned, damson, sweat-dappled, specked, speckled.
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