Animal Patterns

verb past tense of mottle, which means to mark with spots or blotches of different colors

adjective marked with spots or blotches of different colors

• The mottled pattern on the butterfly's wings was truly mesmerizing.
• I noticed a mottled stain on the carpet that I need to clean up.
• That mottled shirt you're wearing is so cool!
• His emotions were mottled, a mix of anger and sadness.

adjective describing something that is marked with lines, bands, or other patterns that cross each other

• The reticulated pattern on the fabric was meticulously designed.
• I love the reticulated design on that shirt!
• That reticulated print is so cool!
• Her thoughts were like a reticulated maze, difficult to navigate.