Variegated

Pronunciation
/var-ee-e-GATE-ed/
Category
Appearance
Singular
Variegated
Plural
Variegated

Definition

Characterized by a mixture of different colors, often in patches, stripes, or spots, as seen in the wings or bodies of some insects.

Etymology

From Latin 'variatus', meaning 'diverse' or 'variegated'.

Example

The variegated grasshopper exhibits a pattern of green and yellow coloration on its wings.

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