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striped

adj.
US //ˈstɹaɪpt// UK //stɹˈaɪpt// striped
  1. 1 having a pattern of lines (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    having a pattern of long, straight lines in different colours.

    marked or decorated with parallel bands or lines of a different colour or texture from the background.

    Example

    The zebra has a famous black and white striped coat.

    Example

    The interior designer selected a bold striped wallpaper for the hallway to create an illusion of greater height in the narrow space.

Origin

From stripe + -ed.

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