blotch  (bl ŏch)
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n.1. A spot or blot; a splotch. 2. A discoloration on the skin; a blemish. 3. Any of several plant diseases caused by fungi or bacteria and resulting in brown or black dead areas on leaves or fruit. tr. & intr.v. blotched, blotch·ing, blotch·es To mark or become marked with blotches.
blotchi·ly adv. blotchi·ness n. blotchy adj. |
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