Meaning of the word fleck in English

What does fleck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fleck

US /flek/
UK /flek/

Noun

a very small patch of color or light

Example:
Her eyes had tiny flecks of gold.
There were flecks of paint on the floor.

Verb

to mark with small patches of color or light

Example:
The artist carefully flecked the canvas with gold paint.
His hair was flecked with gray.
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