polychromy

[ pol-ee-kroh-mee ]

noun

1. the art of employing many colors in decoration, as in painting or architecture.

polychromy

/ ˈpɒlɪˌkrəʊmɪ /

noun

1. decoration in many colours, esp in architecture or sculpture

Other Words From

• poly·chromous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of polychromy¹

First recorded in 1855–60; polychrome + -y ³

Example Sentences

The polychromy of the Doric temple was one of the most important features of its external appearance.

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