variegate

(ver′ē ə gāt′, var′-)

Origin: < L variegatus, pp. of variegare < varius: see vary

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transitive verb var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing, var·i·e·gates

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

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Origin: From Late Latin variegātus

Origin: , past participle of variegāre

Origin: : Latin varius, various

Origin: + Latin agere, to do, drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots

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