patternage

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