[ 'vɛ:rɪgeɪtɪd , 'vɛ:rɪə- ]
■ adjective
1》 exhibiting different colours, especially as irregular patches or streaks.
2》 marked by variety.
Derivatives
variegate verb
variegation -'geɪʃ(ə)n noun
Origin
C17: from L. variegat- , variegare 'make varied'.