Meaning of the word speckling in English

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

speckling

US /ˈspɛk.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈspɛk.lɪŋ/

Noun

a pattern of small spots or marks

Example:
The bird's eggs had a beautiful speckling of brown and blue.
The old painting showed signs of age with some faint speckling on the canvas.