Dapple Definition

dapple
noun
  1. a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice"; "a fleck of red"
verb
  1. colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

"Dapple" in song lyrics

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  • "miniature dachshunds puppies dapple"
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  • "dachshund breeders forum cream dapple"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "dapple"

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