ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)ˈgāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: variegate + -ion
1. : the act of variegating or state of being variegated ; especially : diversity of colors or tints
2. : the presence of two or more colors in leaves, flowers, or stems due to localized distribution of pigments or to absence of pigments in some areas