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- spotted adder/ˈspɒtɪd ˈædə/A nonvenomous Eurasian colubrid snake (Natrix helvetica) with distinctive dark spots along its back.nounVery Low
- spotted alfalfa aphid/ˌspɒt.ɪd ælˈfæl.fə ˈeɪ.fɪd/A small, sap-sucking insect pest of alfalfa crops, characterized by a body with dark spots.nounVery Low (Specialist)
- spotted cavy/ˈspɒt.ɪd ˈkeɪ.vi/A common name for the guinea pig-like rodent species Cavia fulgida, native to eastern Brazil, characterized by a fur pattern with spots.nounvery low
- spotted cowbane/ˈspɒt.ɪd ˈkaʊ.beɪn/A highly poisonous perennial plant (Cicuta maculata) of the parsley family, characterized by purple-spotted stems and found in wetlands of North America.nounVery Low (Specialist/Botanical)
- spotted crake/ˌspɒtɪd ˈkreɪk/A small, secretive, marsh-dwelling bird of the rail family, characterized by a spotted or barred plumage.nounVery Low / Technical
- spotted crane's-bill/ˌspɒtɪd ˈkreɪnz bɪl/A specific variety of hardy geranium (genus Geranium) characterized by purple flowers with darker veins or spots, and palmate, often spotted leaves.nounLow
- spotted deer/ˈspɒtɪd dɪə/A medium-sized species of deer, native to the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka, characterized by a reddish-brown coat with prominent white spots.nounC2
- spotted dick/ˌspɒtɪd ˈdɪk/A traditional British steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit (typically currants or raisins).nounC1
- spotted dog/ˈspɒt.ɪd ˈdɒɡ/A traditional British boiled or steamed pudding containing currants or raisins.nounLow
- spotted fever/ˌspɒtɪd ˈfiːvə/An infectious disease characterized by a distinctive rash of spots on the skin, typically referring to conditions like Rocky Mountain spotted fever (a tick-borne illness) or cerebrospinal meningitis (historically).nounlow
- spotted flycatcher/ˌspɒtɪd ˈflaɪkætʃə/A small, migratory Old World songbird (Muscicapa striata) with grey-brown plumage and streaked underparts, known for catching flying insects.nounLow (specialist/ornithological)
- spotted gum/ˈspɒt.ɪd ˈɡʌm/A tall Australian hardwood tree (genus Corymbia, formerly Eucalyptus), known for its smooth, pale bark with dark spots or patches that shed annually.nounC2/Low
- spotted hyena/ˈspɒtɪd haɪˈiːnə/A large, carnivorous mammal native to Africa, characterized by its spotted coat and complex social structure.nounlow
- spotted mackerel/ˈspɒt.ɪd ˈmæk.ər.əl/A medium-sized marine fish (Scomber australasicus) of the mackerel family, characterized by a dark greenish-blue back with distinctive wavy lines and numerous small black spots on its sides.nounLow
- spotted mist/ˈspɒtɪd mɪst/A type of mist or fog that appears with spots or patches, often due to uneven condensation or light effects.nounLow
- spotted orchid/ˌspɒt.ɪd ˈɔː.kɪd/A type of wild orchid (genus Dactylorhiza) characterized by leaves and flowers marked with dark spots or blotches.nounC1
- spotted sandpiper/ˈspɒtɪd ˈsæn(d)ˌpaɪpə/A small, brownish shorebird (Actitis macularius) with a distinctive, constantly bobbing tail, known for dark spots on its breast during breeding season.nounLow Frequency
- spotted skunk/ˌspɒtɪd ˈskʌŋk/A small, primarily black and white patterned skunk of the genus Spilogale, known for its distinct white spots and stripes and its unique defensive handstand stance.nounC2
- spotted sunfish/ˈspɒt.ɪd ˈsʌn.fɪʃ/A small freshwater fish of the sunfish family (Centrarchidae), specifically species in the genus Lepomis, characterized by distinctive dark spots on its body and sometimes its dorsal fin.nounLow (Specialist/Biology)
- spotted tail/ˌspɒt.ɪd ˈteɪl/A tail that has visible spots, dots, or markings on its surface.nounLow
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