WORD MEANING
Dapple meaning
DAP-uhl · noun
A pattern of spots or patches of a different shade or color, especially on animal fur or leaves.
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To mark or become marked with dappled spots or patches.
A horse with a coat that has a mottled or spotted pattern.
The term can be used as a noun or a verb and is often associated with describing animal coats or natural patterns.
Examples
The horse had a beautiful dapple on its gray coat.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating dapples on the forest floor.