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Definition of freckled

freckled

/ˈfrɛk.əld/
freck · led
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• adjective

1

Marked or covered with small, light brown spots on the skin, especially as a result of exposure to the sun.

Example

"The young boy had bright red hair and a cheerful, freckled face."

2

Marked with small spots, flecks, or patches of color or light.

Example

"The bird's freckled eggs blended seamlessly into the pebbles along the riverbank."

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• Rhymes for freckled

• Nearby Words

freakshow
freaky
freckle
freckled
freckly
free
freebie

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun 'freckle', which entered Middle English as 'freken' from Old Norse 'freknur' (plural), meaning freckles.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freckled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freckled
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