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pied

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/paɪd/ specialized

Definition

(used especially in the names of birds) having fur or feathers of two or more colours, usually black and white: pied kingfishersDescriptions of animal (non-human) markingsMonochrome and multi-coloured
(Definition of pied adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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