vittate

/vɪtˈteɪt, -teɪt, -teɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or marked by spots or patches, especially of a distinctive color

“The vittate birds in the forest were a striking sight.”

2. noun

A spot or patch, especially one of a distinctive color

“The vittate on the butterfly’s wings were beautiful.”

Synonyms

  • patched
  • spotted

Antonyms

  • solid
  • uniform