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Splotch vs Speckle - What's the difference?

splotch | speckle |

As nouns the difference between splotch and speckle

is that splotch is an irregular-shaped spot or stain while speckle is a small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.

As verbs the difference between splotch and speckle

is that splotch is to mark with splotches while speckle is to mark with.

splotch

English

Alternative forms

* (l), (l)

Noun

(es)
  • An irregular-shaped spot or stain.

    • Synonyms

    * splodge

    Derived terms

    * splotchy

    References

    *

    Verb

  • To mark with splotches.

    • speckle

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
  • (physics) The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface.

    • Derived terms

    * speckled * speckly

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To mark with .