polychromy
[ pol-ee-kroh-mee ]
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noun
the art of employing many colors in decoration, as in painting or architecture.
Origin of polychromy
1First recorded in 1855–60; polychrome + -y3
Other words from polychromy
- pol·y·chro·mous, adjective
Words Nearby polychromy
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How to use polychromy in a sentence
The polychromy of the Doric temple was one of the most important features of its external appearance.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von Reber
British Dictionary definitions for polychromy
polychromy
/ (ˈpɒlɪˌkrəʊmɪ) /
noun
decoration in many colours, esp in architecture or sculpture
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