Marked with spots, streaks, etc : varied coloration First introduced as a thread/yarn with measured blocks of color going from light to dark within a color family Usually done by machinery on bleached or natural goods
a term used to describe a plant that is striped, spotted, or otherwise marked with a color other than green; usually for describing foliage
\VAIR-ee-uh-gay-tid\, adjective: 1 Having marks or patches of different colors; as, variegated leaves, or flowers 2 Varied; distinguished or characterized by variety; diversified
A plant with yellow or white blotches or streaks on the green leaves and stems, as well as on flower buds and flowers
Definition: Applied to a leaf which is two-toned, i e , blotched or bordered with a lighter color than that on the rest of the plant Common Misspellings: varigated