eyespot

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of EYESPOT

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part <a tie having eyespots of blue on a light gray background>

Synonyms blotch, dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, speck, speckle, splotch

Related Words birthmark, freckle, mole; blob, blot, mark, smear, smudge, smutch, stain; spatter, splash; polka dot

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