dappling
dap-pling
verb
Creating a pattern of light and shadow or varied colours on a surface.
"Sunlight was dappling the forest floor beautifully."
noun
The effect of light and shadow creating a mottled or patchy pattern on a surface.
"The dappling of sunlight through the leaves was enchanting."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: dapple, speckle, patch, fleck, maculation, spot, mottle, cloud