noun
a mark or spot of a different color or shade from the surrounding area
verb
to mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades
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The leaves of the plant were mottled with brown spots.
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The cat had a mottled fur coat with patches of different colors.
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His face was mottled with embarrassment after tripping in front of everyone.
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The artist used different shades of paint to mottle the canvas and create a unique texture.