poly·chrome | \ ˈpä-lē-ˌkrōm 
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\Definition of polychrome
: relating to, made with, or decorated in several colors
polychrome pottery
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polychrome transitive verb
polychromy \ ˈpä-lē-ˌkrō-mē \ noun
\ nounSynonyms & Antonyms for polychrome
Synonyms
- chromatic,
- colored,
- colorful,
- kaleidoscopic,
- motley,
- multicolored,
- multihued,
- polychromatic,
- prismatic,
- rainbow,
- varicolored,
- varied,
- variegated,
- various
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The first known use of polychrome was in 1837
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