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- [frek-uh l]
- /ˈfrɛk əl/
- /ˈfrek.l̩/
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- [frek-uh l]
- /ˈfrɛk əl/
Definitions of freckle word
- noun freckle one of the small, brownish spots on the skin that are caused by deposition of pigment and that increase in number and darken on exposure to sunlight; lentigo. 1
- noun freckle any small spot or discoloration: freckles of paint spattered on the floor. 1
- verb with object freckle to cover with freckles; produce freckles on. 1
- verb without object freckle to become freckled. 1
- noun freckle A small patch of light brown color on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun. 1
- noun freckle on face, body 1
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Origin of freckle
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; blend of obsolete frecken freckle (Middle English frekne < Old Norse *frekna; compare freknōttr speckled, Norwegian, Icelandic frekna, Swedish fräkna freckle) and speckle (noun)
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Parts of speech for Freckle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
freckle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
freckle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for freckle
noun freckle
- blemish — A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.
- blotch — A blotch is a small unpleasant-looking area of colour, for example on someone's skin.
- mole — a spicy sauce flavored with chocolate, usually served with turkey or chicken.
- stipple — to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
- sprinkle — to scatter (a liquid, powder, etc.) in drops or particles: She sprinkled powder on the baby.
verb freckle
- mottle — to mark or diversify with spots or blotches of a different color or shade.
- brindled — brown or grey streaked or patched with a darker colour
- brindle — a brindled animal
- punctate — marked with points or dots; having minute spots or depressions.
- studding — a boss, knob, nailhead, or other protuberance projecting from a surface or part, especially as an ornament.
Top questions with freckle
- how to remove freckle?
- what is a freckle?
- what is the difference between a mole and a freckle?
- how to get rid of a freckle?
- how to remove a freckle?
- what causes a freckle?
- what is a freckle in the eye?
- what is a freckle behind the eye?
- when to get a freckle checked?
- how to get rid of a big freckle?
- how to tell if a freckle is cancerous?
- what are red freckle like spots on skin?
- how to tell if freckle is cancerous?
- how do you get a freckle?
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