CultureAugust 15, 2026

mottling

MOT-ul-ing

Definition

The presence of irregular spots, marks, or patches of different colors or shades on a surface.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'mottle,' which likely originated as a frequentative form of the word 'mot,' meaning a spot or speck, originating from Middle English.

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In this review, the word describes the visual appearance of the cigar's wrapper, noting the presence of subtle, uneven color variations on its surface.

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