polychromy
[ pol-ee-kroh-mee ]
/ ˈpɒl iˌkroʊ mi /
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noun
the art of employing many colors in decoration, as in painting or architecture.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of polychromy
First recorded in 1855–60; polychrome + -y3
OTHER WORDS FROM polychromy
pol·y·chro·mous, adjectiveWords nearby polychromy
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Example sentences from the Web for polychromy
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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