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yellow-marked

yellow-marked

3.0
Having yellow marks on the surface
  • adjective
translation icon : marcado de amarillo
  • He identified the bird as a yellow-marked warbler by the pattern on its wings.

Examples

  • She noticed the yellow-marked trail leading to the campsite.

  • The yellow-marked beetle stood out against the green leaves.

  • Several yellow-marked areas on the map indicate zones under construction.

  • The yellow-marked pages of the book caught my eye.

  • The birdwatcher was excited to spot the yellow-marked warbler flitting through the trees.

  • He carefully followed the yellow-marked route on the hiking trail map to find his way.

  • The yellow-marked sections of the butterfly showcased its colorful patterns beautifully.

Synonyms

yellow-spotted
vsyellow-marked
1 3.3

Having yellow spots on its surface

has marks of any shape or size rather than only dots

Surface Forms

yellow-marked positive

Morphology

yellow-marked = yellow + mark (transparent) = yellow + mark + ed

The adjective denotes 'having marks that are yellow'; the meaning is directly and predictably derived from 'yellow' + 'mark' + '-ed'.

Etymology

Yellow-marked is made from yellow (the color) and mark (a sign or spot). Think of something 'marked with yellow paint'; that's why yellow-marked means 'having yellow marks' on its surface.