Pied
Adjective
Definition: Having two or more different colors.
Synonyms: Multicolored, Variegated, Dappled
Antonyms: Uniform, Monochromatic
Examples:
- The pied butterfly fluttered among the flowers.
- She wore a pied dress with splashes of red, blue, and yellow.
Mnemonics:
- "Pied" sounds like "pie," which often has multiple colors in its filling/topping.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English "pedia," from Old French "pié," from Latin "pictus" (painted, colorful)
Historical Usage:The word "pied" has been historically used to describe animals or things that have multiple colors.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
Explanation:
While "pied" implies a mixture of colors, it does not specifically indicate spots or a particular pattern.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "pied" with "spotted" or "patterned."
Explanation:While "pied" implies a mixture of colors, it does not specifically indicate spots or a particular pattern.