transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈver-ē-ə-ˌgāt, ˈver-i-ˌgāt ]
transitive verb
( -gat·ed ; -gat·ing )
Etymology: Latin variegatus, past participle of variegare, from varius various + -egare (akin to Latin agere to drive) — more at agent
Date: 1653
1. : to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
2. : to enliven or give interest to by means of variety
• var·ie·ga·tor -ˌgā-tər noun