POLYCHROMY


Meaning of POLYCHROMY in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷mē noun

( -es )

Etymology: French polychromie, from polychrome, n., (probably from German polychrom ) + -ie -y

1. : the art or practice of decorating (as sculpture or architectural ornaments) in combinations of several colors

2.

[ polychrome (I) + -y ]

: a polychrome surface or effect

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