Mottled

Pronunciation

• US enPR: mÇ’t' ld, IPA: /'mÉ‘t É™ld/

Origin

1670-80 mottle + -ed.

Full definition of mottled

Adjective

1. Colored in patches; spottedThe mottled skin of the snake was a camouflage that helped it blend in with the shadows.

Derived terms

• mottled duck

Verb

1. mottled

   (past of mottle)