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polychromy
[ pol-ee-kroh-mee ]
noun
- the art of employing many colors in decoration, as in painting or architecture.
polychromy
/ ˈpɒlɪˌkrəʊmɪ /
noun
- decoration in many colours, esp in architecture or sculpture
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Other Words From
- poly·chromous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of polychromy1
First recorded in 1855–60; polychrome + -y 3
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Example Sentences
The polychromy of the Doric temple was one of the most important features of its external appearance.
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