FRECKLES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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