Vocabulary Spotlight
Dappled
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: धब्बेदार (Dhabbedaar) – Marked with spots or patches of different shades or colors.
Pronunciation
[dap-uhld]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Speckled – चित्तीदार (chittidaar)
Related Words
Mottled – धब्बों से भरा (dhabbo se bhara)
Word Origin
“Dappled” shabd Middle English ke “dapul” se aaya hai, jo originally spots aur patches ke liye use hota tha.
– “Dappled” comes from Middle English “dapul,” originally used to refer to spots or patches.
Word Family
Adjective: Dappled – धब्बेदार (dhabbedaar)
Noun: Dapple – धब्बा (dhabba)
Usage Examples
1. Peepal ke ped ke neeche, dhoop dappled shadows bana rahi thi.
– Under the peepal tree, the sunlight made dappled shadows.
2. Uske pas ek dappled horse tha jo apne unique colors ke liye famous tha.
– He had a dappled horse known for its unique colors.
Cultural Note
India mein dappled patterns ko natural beauty ke roop mein dekha jata hai, khaaskar monsoon ke baad jab light aur shadow ka khubsoorat blend banta hai.
In Context
“Dappled” ka use aksar nature aur beautiful patterns ko describe karne ke liye hota hai, jaise dhoop aur chhaon ke beech ka khel ya patton ke neeche ka roshni ka design.
Vocabulary Challenge
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