Looking for the meaning of the word DAPPLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DAPPLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dapple
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century (earlier as an adjective): perhaps related to Old Norse depill ‘spot’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdap(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
mark with spots or rounded patches
Short Definition:mark with spots or rounded patches
Examples:- the floor was dappled with pale moonlight
Word: Dapple
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdap(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a patch or spot of colour or light
Short Definition:patch or spot of colour or light
Examples:- a dapple of sunlight that shifted as the breeze stirred the leaves
- their designs tend to be simple, spots and dapples
Definition:
an animal with a dappled coat
Short Definition:animal with dappled coat
Examples:- smooth and wire-haired puppies, occasional dapples and piebalds
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