SINCE 1828
mottled
adjective
mot·tled
| \ ˈmä-tᵊld
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Definition of mottled
: marked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
mottled tree bark a mottled complexion the bird's mottled plumage A combination of red and blue pigments in the shell of a live lobster creates a mottled camouflage of indeterminate hue that blends in with the ocean floor.— Kenneth Chang
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mottled
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of mottled
: marked with colored spots or areas
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mottled
adjective
mot·tled
| \ ˈmä-tᵊld\
Kids Definition of mottled
: having spots or blotches of different colors
mottled leaves
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