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patternage

US/ˈpæ.təɹ.nɨd͡ʒ/

patternage noun: the arrangement of a certain visual pattern, such as the coloration of an animal.

Noun

patternage (usually uncountable, plural patternages)

  1. (uncommon, usually) The arrangement of a certain visual pattern, such as the coloration of an animal.

Forms of patternage

pluralpatternages

Origin of patternage

From pattern + -age. Piecewise doublet of patronage.

Questions about patternage

What does patternage mean?
Patternage means the arrangement of a certain visual pattern, such as the coloration of an animal.
What part of speech is patternage?
Patternage is a noun.
How do you pronounce patternage?
Patternage is pronounced /ˈpæ.təɹ.nɨd͡ʒ/ (US).
What is the plural of patternage?
The plural of patternage is patternages.

Words near patternage in the dictionary

  1. pattern wheels
  2. pattern word
  3. pattern words
  4. patternability
  5. patternable
  6. patternage
  7. patternate
  8. patternated
  9. patternates
  10. patternating
  11. patternation

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