fleck vs flake

fleck and flake both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fleck	Yes	No	Yes	No
flake	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fleck and flake are synonyms defined as:

fleck and flake: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

Other synonyms of fleck include bit, chip, scrap.

fleck (noun)	flake (noun)
a small contrasting part of something	a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole	a person with an unusual or odd personality
	a crystal of snow

fleck (verb)	flake (verb)
make a spot or mark onto	come off in flakes or thin small pieces
	cover with flakes or as if with flakes
	form into flakes