A part of a surface of recognizably different appearance or character from the rest; an irregular mark or spot.

Something resembling a flame of fire. A streak or patch of colour or the like.

The action of flame, v. Also concrete, something which flames or resembles a flame.

transferred. A spot or patch of colour different from the ground. Common in Natural History.

Any bright patch or streak of colour applied for purposes of decoration, identification, etc.; spec. in Advertising, a coloured band or highlighting…