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speckly

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

speckled; marked with speckles

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • April 3 2010, Huffington Post - Fresh Eggs, Grace, Rebirth, & Popovers Sometimes they're just brown and speckly; sometimes they're pointy, sometimes petite. But always their yolks are plump and perky and marigold-yellow.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From speckle + -y.