Used specifically for black and white spots or patches, not other colors.

Color Specific

Piebald can describe any object with similar color patterns, not just living things.

Not Always Animals

Piebald is descriptive and neutral, having no negative or positive connotations.

Neutral Term

When used as a noun, it most commonly refers to a horse with this coloration.

Animal Reference

The noun form is less common and typically used by those familiar with horse breeds.

Specific Usage

Piebald is a color pattern, not a breed or species of animal.

Not a Breed

 thankful to the minaret up the road that helped me find my way back. And as I approached the front door, Abed saw me, my jeans and flannel and cane, and I saw Abed, an average-looking man of average size. He wore black and slippers over socks, pilling sweatpants, a piebald sweater,