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.

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