Noun
a ripe banana with lots of brown speckles
the cat has a speckle of orange right at her whiskers Verbspeckled the cookies with colored sugar
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Noun
The malachite features striking veins in green and black, the lapis sees deep blue contrasted by white speckles, and the onyx is a pure expression of pitch black.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 Each egg features realistic speckles—like the real deal—and the wreath’s natural twig base coils around the eggs to add even more interest and a touch of texture.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
Verb
This iconic spot looks out over the mountains and to the Atlantic Ocean, speckled with small islands.—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024 The New York weather made way for the girls’ fans to dress like they were headed to a July 4th cookout; the venue was speckled with people of all identities adorned in two-pieces that looked like they were set to hit the stage.—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for speckle
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