Mottle

Pronunciation

• US enPR: mÇ’t' l, IPA: /'mÉ‘t É™l/
• Rhymes: -É’tÉ™l

Origin

1670-80 Probably back formation from motley

Full definition of mottle

Verb

1. To mark with spots of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate.

Noun

1. a distinguishing blotch of color
2. mottled coloration or patternThe most common symptom is a mild mottle on the youngest leaves of infected plants.