Piebald
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Piebald is an adjective meaning Spotted or blotched, especially in black and white.
Meaning
Spotted or blotched, especially in black and white.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Of mixed character, heterogeneous.
- An animal with piebald coloration.
Example Sentences
The classic example of a piebald dog is the Dalmatian.
Hence you will make the piebald Church more piebald than ever.
Out there on the stage is the largest — and most piebald — rock band in captivity.
"Well, isn't that just like a girl. All this round you, and you only see a bit of dust. It'll brush off." He patted ineffectually at his piebald shirt.
Word Forms
- piebalds
Synonyms for piebald
Depending on context, synonyms include pied, colorful, varicolored, painted, multicolor, particoloured.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include varicolored, colorful, particoloured, multicolored, multicolor, colored.
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