banded
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbændɪd// UK //bˈændɪd// band·ed
adj. marked with stripes or circles of a different color. You use this to describe things like animals or rocks that have a clear pattern of lines.
adj. marked with distinct stripes, rings, or layers of contrasting color or texture. Often used to describe geological formations or biological specimens.
The banded snake hides easily in the dry grass.
Geologists identified the rock as a type of banded iron formation, showing layers of red and grey minerals.
The male of the species is easily identified by its banded tail, which features alternating rings of black and white that serve as a visual signal during the mating season.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe physical appearance.