Variegate

Definition of Variegate

Va´ri`e`gate

v. t.

1.

To diversify in external appearance; to mark with different colors; to dapple; to streak; as, to variegate a floor with marble of different colors.

[imp. & p. p. Variegated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Variegating.]

The shells are filled with a white spar, which variegates and adds to the beauty of the stone.

- Woodward.

Related Words

band, bar, bespangle, bespeckle, bespot, blotch, break up, check, checker, dapple, differ, differentiate, dissent, disunify, divaricate, diverge, diversify, dot, flake, fleck, freckle, harlequin, iris, maculate, marble, marbleize, motley, mottle, pepper, polychrome, polychromize, rainbow, relieve, spangle, speck, speckle, splotch, spot, sprinkle, stigmatize, stipple, streak, striate, stripe, stud, tattoo, tessellate, variate, vary, vein

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