Meaning & Definition of word "Pied"

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    Pied

    /paɪd/

    adjective:

    • 1. Having two or more different colors, especially in a pattern; variegated.
      • Example: The artist painted a pied peacock displaying its vibrant plumage.
    • 2. Having a patchy or multi-colored appearance.
      • Example: She wore a pied dress made up of various bright patterns.
    • 3. Marked by spots or blotches of different colors.
      • Example: The pied horse grazed in the sunny field, a striking contrast to the green grass.

    Etymology

    Middle English; from Old French 'pied', meaning 'having feet (of a specified kind)'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pied piper:

    A person who attracts others with charisma or charm, often used in a negative context.

    Related Words

    piedmont:

    A term referring to a gentle slope leading from a mountain range.

    Slang Meanings of pied

    Meaning: To pied someone

    Example Sentence: He totally pied her by calling her out at the party.