meliert
mottled, salt-and-pepper (of hair or fabric)
adjective me-LEERT Rare
Origin: from French 'mêler' (to mix)
Also means
having a blended mixture of tones
Usage Note
meliert describes a blended, mixed appearance. Most often used for greying hair (meliertes Haar, salt-and-pepper) or fabric woven from mixed-colour yarns. It implies an even, pleasing mixture rather than distinct blotches.
Examples
"Sein meliertes Haar verlieh ihm ein distinguiertes Aussehen."
Natural Translation
His salt-and-pepper hair gave him a distinguished appearance.
Literal Translation
His mottled hair lent him a distinguished appearance.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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