ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (physics) The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface.
  2. (Scotland) Kind; sort.
  3. (cytology) A cluster of interchromatin granules in a nucleus.
  4. To mark with speckles.

Word Forms

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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