Meaning of the word speckle in English

What does speckle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

speckle

US /ˈspek.əl/
UK /ˈspek.əl/

Noun

a small spot or mark

Example:
The bird's eggs had tiny brown speckles.
There was a speckle of dirt on her cheek.

Verb

to mark with small spots or marks

Example:
The artist speckled the canvas with tiny dots of paint.
The snow began to speckle the dark ground.
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