splotch

Definitions


[splɒtʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a blob or smear of something, typically a liquid
(e.g: a splotch of red in a larger area of yellow)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: perhaps a blend of spot and obsolete plotch ‘blotch’


[splɒtʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- mark with a blot or smear of something
(e.g: the white tablecloth was splotched with red wine)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: perhaps a blend of spot and obsolete plotch ‘blotch’




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