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Definition dappled in American English

dappled adjective

adjective
/ˈdæp(ə)ld/
1

covered with or forming areas of lighter and darker color or light and shadow

Example

the dappled sunlight of the forest

2

a dappled horse or other animal has a coat with spots of different colors

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Definition dappled in American English