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1piebald

adjective pie·bald \ˈpī-ˌbȯld\

: spotted with two different colors (especially black and white)

Full Definition of PIEBALD

1
:  composed of incongruous parts
2
:  of different colors; especially :  spotted or blotched with black and white
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First Known Use of PIEBALD

1589

Related to PIEBALD

Synonyms
assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, mixed, motley, patchwork, miscellaneous, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied
Antonyms
homogeneous

Rhymes with PIEBALD

close-hauled, kobold, ribald, skewbald, so-called, sunscald

2piebald

noun

Definition of PIEBALD

:  a piebald animal (as a horse)

First Known Use of PIEBALD

1765
PIEBALD Defined for Kids

piebald

adjective pie·bald \ˈpī-ˌbȯld\

Definition of PIEBALD for Kids

:  spotted with two colors and especially black and white <a piebald horse>

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