consperse

adjective

con·​sperse

kənzˈpərs,

(ˈ)känz¦-,

kənˈsp-,

(ˈ)kän¦sp-

: thickly and irregularly strewn (as with fine spots or punctures)

Word History

Etymology

Latin conspersus, past participle of conspergere

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