Meaning of the word variegate in English

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

variegate

US /ˈver.i.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈveə.ri.ə.ɡeɪt/

Verb

to diversify in external appearance especially by adding different colors

Example:
The artist decided to variegate the canvas with splashes of bright paint.
The gardener worked to variegate the flower bed with different species.