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Definition of Dapple
1. Noun. A small contrasting part of something. "A fleck of red"
Exact synonyms: Fleck, Maculation, Patch, Speckle, Spot
Generic synonyms: Marking
Specialized synonyms: Pinpoint, Speck, Nebula, Splash, Fret, Worn Spot, Plaque, Macula, Macule, Mock Sun, Parhelion, Sundog, Macula, Sunspot, Facula, Facula
Derivative terms: Fleck, Patch, Patchy, Speckle, Speckle, Spot
Generic synonyms: Marking
Specialized synonyms: Pinpoint, Speck, Nebula, Splash, Fret, Worn Spot, Plaque, Macula, Macule, Mock Sun, Parhelion, Sundog, Macula, Sunspot, Facula, Facula
Derivative terms: Fleck, Patch, Patchy, Speckle, Speckle, Spot
2. Verb. Colour with streaks or blotches of different shades.
Exact synonyms: Cloud, Mottle
Generic synonyms: Spot
Specialized synonyms: Harlequin, Speckle, Stipple
Derivative terms: Mottling
Generic synonyms: Spot
Specialized synonyms: Harlequin, Speckle, Stipple
Derivative terms: Mottling
Definition of Dapple
1. n. One of the spots on a dappled animal.
2. a. Marked with spots of different shades of color; spotted; variegated; as, a dapple horse.
3. v. t. To variegate with spots; to spot.
Definition of Dapple
1. to mark with spots [v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES]