Patch and Speckle

Patch

Patch noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.
Usage example: a black cat with a small patch of white next to her nose

Speckle is a synonym for patch in blotch topic. In some cases you can use "Speckle" instead the word "Patch" as a noun or a verb. popular alternative

Nearby Words: patchwork, patched, patching

Speckle

Speckle noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.
Usage example: the cat has a speckle of orange right at her whiskers
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Synonyms for Speckle

Patch is a synonym for speckle. You can use "Patch" instead the word "Speckle" as a noun or a verb. popular alternative

Nearby Words: speck, speckled, speckling
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