Speckle
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈspɛkəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Speckle is a noun meaning A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
Meaning
A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
More Meanings
- (physics) The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface.
- (Scotland) Kind; sort.
- (cytology) A cluster of interchromatin granules in a nucleus.
- To mark with speckles.
Word Forms
- speckles
- speckling
- speckled
Synonyms for speckle
Depending on context, synonyms include spot, patch, dapple, maculation, stipple, bespeckle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bespeckle, dapple, maculation, spot, stipple, patch.
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