variegated

var*ie*gat*ed

adjective

{bc}having discrete markings of different colors

var*ie*gate

verb

{bc}to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors {bc}{sx|dapple||}

variegated cutworm

noun

{bc}a widespread noctuid moth ({it}Peridroma saucia{/it}) whose larva is destructive to crops