splotch

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an irregularly shaped spot
  2. verb blotch or spot

Etymology

From a variation of splot (“a spot”) (compare blotch, from blot). More at splot.

In classic literature

Synonyms

blotch, splodge

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