peppered vs spotted

peppered

adj
  • Speckled. 

  • Seasoned with pepper. 

  • Coordinate term: riddled 

spotted

adj
  • Discoloured by spots; stained. 

  • Characterized by spots (used especially of animals and plants). 

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