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Meaning of piebald
having patches of two or more colors, typically black and white
Etymology of piebald
The word "piebald" originates from the Middle English words "pie" (magpie) and "bald" (white patch), likely referring to the bird's distinctive black and white coloring
Historically, the term was used to describe animals with a similar coloring pattern, particularly horses
Synonyms
multicolored
colorful
mottled
patchy
speckled
spotted
dappled
blotchy
freckled
flecked
marbled
veined
streaked
striped
barred
brindled
tabby
calico
tortoiseshell
mosaic
variegated
parti-colored
pied
skewbald
blotted
smudged
sullied
tainted
discolored
stained
motley
harlequin
mosaic
checkered
tartan
plaid
Definitions
- Having patches of two or more colors, typically black and white
- * Used to describe an animal, especially a horse, with a coat of two or more colors
Usage Examples
- The piebald horse stood out in the field with its distinctive black and white patches
- * The artist's use of piebald colors created a unique and striking visual effect
Antonyms
monochromatic
uniform
solid
single-colored
unicolor
homogeneous
consistent
unvaried
unchanged
invariable
stable
steady
unchanged
unchanging
constant
uniform
monotonous
dull
plain
unpatterned
unmarked
undifferentiated
unremarkable