Definition of variegate

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var·i·e·gate    (vâr--gt, vâr-gt, vr-) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
var·i·e·gat·ed , var·i·e·gat·ing , var·i·e·gates

1. To change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors; streak.
2. To give variety to; make varied.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Late Latin variegtus, past participle of variegre : Latin varius, various + Latin agere, to do, drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
vari·e·gator (Noun)

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