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het·​ero·​chro·​mous | \ ¦hetərə¦krōməs \
variants: or heterochromic \ -​mik \

Definition of heterochromous

: of different colors

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History and Etymology for heterochromous

heter- + chrom- + -ous or -ic

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“Heterochromous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterochromous. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.

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