multicolor
Americanadjective
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of many colors; multicolored.
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(of a printing press) capable of printing more than two colors simultaneously or in a single operation.
noun
Etymology
Origin of multicolor
First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from multicolored
Example Sentences
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Multicolor beads danced in sync with their tennis racket’s contact with the ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2022
Multicolor maps of cases by county or ZIP code, jagged time series plots depicting case rates and fatalities.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2021
Multicolor gardens plush with flowers invite contemplation of nature’s beauty.
From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2019
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