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Variegate

//ˈvɛɹiəˌɡeɪt// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    variegated
Verb
  1. 1
    To add variety to something. transitive
  2. 2
    make something more diverse and varied wordnet
  3. 3
    To change the appearance of something, especially by covering with patches or streaks of different colour. transitive
  4. 4
    change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors wordnet
  5. 5
    To dapple.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Late Latin variegāre (“to make of various sorts or colors”), from Latin varius (“various”) + agere (“to make, do”).

Etymology 2

From Late Latin variegāre (“to make of various sorts or colors”), from Latin varius (“various”) + agere (“to make, do”).

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