patternage
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English
[edit ]Etymology
[edit ]From pattern + -age . Piecewise doublet of patronage .
Pronunciation
[edit ]- (General American ) IPA (key): /ˈpæ.təɹ.nɨd͡ʒ/
Noun
[edit ]patternage (usually uncountable , plural patternages )
- (uncommon ) The arrangement of a certain visual pattern, such as the coloration of an animal.