tie-dyed

adjective

ˈtī-ˌdīd

: having patterns produced by tie-dyeing

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In the late 1960s, long-haired, beaded and tie-dyed flower children and hippies brought their incense, guitars and peace symbols to the streets and parks. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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1904, in the meaning defined above

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“Tie-dyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-dyed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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