variegated
adjective
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The Colorful History of Variegated
Variegated has been adding color to our language since the 17th century. It is used in botany to describe the presence of two or more colors in the leaves, petals, or other parts of plants, and it also appears in the names of some animals (such as the variegated cutworm). It can be used by the general speaker to refer to anything marked with different colors ("a variegated silk robe," for instance) or to things that are simply various and diverse ("a variegated collection"). Variegated has a variety of relatives in English—it is ultimately derived from the Latin root varius, meaning "varied," which also gave us vary, various, and variety.
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Examples of variegated in a Sentence
Carol Woolton, Vogue, 2 July 2024
This low-maintenance plant comes in variegated forms and cool blue shades like Clarity Blue™.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 June 2024
It is commonly called variegated ice plant or Baby Sun Rose.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 24 June 2024
This standout hibiscus selection also offers variegated foliage!
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
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“Variegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variegated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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