consperse

consperse
\\kənzˈpərs, (ˈ)känz|-, kənˈsp-, (ˈ)kän|sp-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin conspersus, past participle of conspergere
: thickly and irregularly strewn (as with fine spots or punctures)

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consperse, a.
(kənˈspɜːs)
[ad. L. conspers-us, pa. pple. of conspergĕre: see prec.]
Sprinkled; spec. in Entomol., thickly strewn or ‘peppered’ with minute punctures or dots.

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