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variegated

var·i·e·gat·ed [ vérree ə gàytəd, vérri gàytəd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having patches of different colors: marked with or containing patches of different colors

2. having patches of lighter color: marked with or containing patches of lighter color
variegated leaves

3. diverse: showing or characterized by many different forms or kinds

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