flecked

adjective

ˈflekt How to pronounce flecked (audio)
Synonyms of fleckednext
: marked with streaks or spots : sprinkled with flecks
… a drab room with beige walls, flecked linoleum floors and a battered upright piano.—Channing Gray

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that flecked blue writing paper is so attractive
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Synth-flecked and funky, neither the song nor the video play coy. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026 Flake it over a grain bowl, make crispy salmon cakes, or turn it into a dill-flecked salmon salad. — Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 To gently ease into the longer, brighter days ahead, try our dill-flecked, lighter-and-brighter take on chicken and biscuits. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flecked

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flecked was in the 14th century

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“Flecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flecked. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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