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variegation

noun

var·​ie·​ga·​tion ˌver-ē-ə-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce variegation (audio)
ˌver-i-ˈgā-
: the act of variegating : the state of being variegated
especially : diversity of colors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Hostas planted in sites with too much sun can show more subtle symptoms with an overall bleaching of the color (like a less vivid blue) and less contrast in the leaves’ variegation. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Scindapsus, also known as silver pothos, has heart-shape green leaves with silvery, sage green variegation. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2022 The foreground plant is still solid with variegation. Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Oct. 2021 What is causing the variegation in my liriope to change to all-green leaves? Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Oct. 2021 Foliage colors include shades of green, orange and red, sometimes in solid hues or, more likely, in a range of variegation where the leaf center, for example, might contrast dramatically with its margins. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 May 2021 There are many varieties of hebes with a range of foliages, including variegation. oregonlive, 2 Mar. 2021 The variegation of each individual leaf is dramatically different and adds to its appeal. Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2020 The Monstera albo, with its delicate fenestrations, climb-seeking stalk and striking variegation — diverse and beautiful with each new unfurling leaf — has recently become a top choice among hobbyists. Jennifer Bolton, Houston Chronicle, 13 Oct. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

varieg(ate) + -ation

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of variegation was in 1646

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