Looking for the meaning of the word FRECKLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FRECKLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Freckle
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: alteration of dialect frecken, from Old Norse freknur (plural)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfrɛkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small patch of light brown colour on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Short Definition:small patch of light brown colour on skin
Examples:- she had a light sprinkling of freckles on her nose
Word: Freckle
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfrɛkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cover or become covered with freckles
Short Definition:cover or become covered with freckles
Examples:- skin which freckles easily
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