What does "variegation" mean?

A variation in the colour of different zones of the same plant.

How do you pronounce "variegation"?

Pronounced //ˌver.i.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən//.

Common synonyms include: diversification, allotropism, allotropy, antigorite, butterfly, candy cane.

//ˌver.i.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
A variation in the colour of different zones of the same plant. countable, uncountable
"The variegation of leaves occurs so commonly that we do not often inquire into the cause of it. To the physiologist, however, the question of the origin of variegation is of considerable importance, and it certainly is not less so to the horticulturist, whether pleasure or profit be the main end of his endeavors."
2
the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered) wordnet
3
The state of being variegated; streaked, spotted. countable, uncountable
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variability in coloration wordnet