piebald

Meanings

• adjective

  A piebald animal is one that has two or more distinct colors of fur or coat, usually black and white.

  - "The horse was piebald, with large black patches against a white background."
  - "The piebald zebra is a rare and beautiful sight in the wild."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with piebald
bald , pale , tail

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Variants

List of all variants of piebald that leads to same result
piebald , piebalds

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Etymology

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From Middle English pie, meaning 'spotted' or 'patched' + bald, meaning 'white'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'piebald' is often used to describe animals with a combination of black and white fur, but it can also be used to describe humans with similar coloring.

2. The piebald pattern is often associated with beauty and rarity in nature.

3. In some cultures, the piebald pattern is considered a sign of good luck or fortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. spotted: Related to animals with spots, stripes, or other distinct markings.

2. bald: Related to animals with white patches or bald spots on their coats.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'piebald' is often used to describe characters who have contrasting traits or backgrounds. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', the character Jim is described as 'piebald', representing his mixed racial heritage.

How to Memorize "piebald"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horse with large black spots against a white background. Imagine the contrast between the two colors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'piebald' with the image of a spotted animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'piebald': 'P' for 'patched', 'I' for 'intermingled', 'E' for 'each', 'B' for 'black', 'A' for 'and', 'L' for 'lively', 'D' for 'distinct'.

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