Fleck and Pellicle

Fleck

Fleck noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.

Pellicle and fleck are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pellicle" instead a noun "Fleck".

Nearby Words: flecked, flecking

Pellicle

Pellicle noun - Thin protective membrane in some protozoa.
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Fleck and pellicle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fleck" instead a noun "Pellicle".
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