Pied: meaning, definitions and examples
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pied
[ paษชd ]
color pattern
The term 'pied' refers to something that is multi-colored or having patches of two or more colors. It is often used to describe animals, particularly birds, that have a distinctive coloration pattern. For example, a 'pied' bird might have a combination of black and white feathers. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe anything that features multiple colors or shades in a pattern.
Synonyms
mottled, multicolored, spotted
Examples of usage
- The pied wagtail is commonly seen in gardens.
- They admired the pied horse grazing in the field.
- She wore a dress with a pied design.
Translations
Translations of the word "pied" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pรฉ
- pรฉ descalรงo
- pรฉ de galinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Fuร
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ stopa
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถณ
๐ซ๐ท pied
๐ช๐ธ pie
๐น๐ท ayak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ noha
๐ธ๐ฐ noha
๐จ๐ณ ่
๐ธ๐ฎ noge
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ pie
Word origin
The word 'pied' originates from the Middle English term 'pied,' which is a variant of the Older French 'pied,' meaning 'foot' and is used in various contexts to refer to something that has a two-colored appearance. The roots can be traced back to Latin, with 'pedem' meaning 'foot,' leading to its association with two contrasting colors or patches. In historical usage, 'pied' has often been used to describe animals with patched or speckled appearances, especially in reference to birds where such color patterns are more noticeable. Over time, the word has integrated into English and is commonly used in both literary and conversational contexts to describe vivid and diverse color presentations.