I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌkrōm noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin monochroma, from Latin, feminine of monochromos of one color, from Greek monochrōmos, from mon- + -chrōmos -chrome
1. : a painting or drawing in a single hue
2. : a photograph made with a single hue
3. : monochromy
II. adjective
1. : of, relating to, or made with a single color or hue
2. of pottery : painted a usually dark color that contrasts with the usually light color of the body clay — compare polychrome
3. : metachrome 2
III. adjective
: black-and-white 4b