Bicoloured

/ˈbaɪˌkʌlərd/ adjective

Definition

British spelling of bicolored; having or displaying two different colors in distinct areas.

Etymology

From 'bicolour' plus '-ed,' the British spelling variant of 'bicolored.' Both variants emerged as English developed standardized color terminology.

Kelly Says

British dog breed standards often describe prize-winning dogs as 'bicoloured'—a well-placed bicolour pattern on a spaniel or beagle can literally be the difference between winning at Crufts and going home empty-handed.

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