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Sundog

A luminous spot occasionally seen a few degrees from the sun, supposed to be formed by the intersection of two or more halos, or in a manner similar to that of halos.

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Dapple 76% connected

One of the spots on a dappled animal.

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Fleck 76% connected

A flake; also, a lock, as of wool.

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Maculation 76% connected

The act of spotting; a spot; a blemish.

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Patch 76% connected

A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, esp. upon an old garment to cover a…

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Speckle 76% connected

A little or spot in or anything, of a different substance or color from that of the thing itself.

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Spot 76% connected

A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place discolored.

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Parhelion 92% connected

A mock sun appearing in the form of a bright light, sometimes near the sun, and tinged with colors like the rainbow, and sometimes opposite to the su…

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