polychrome

adj, noun, verb — 6 senses

polychrome

adj

Etymology From poly- + -chrome.

1

Using multiple or many colours.

A polychrome two-handled jar with red and white streaks on a dark ground.1907, Ronald M. Burrows, The Discoveries In Crete, page 52:

2

Executed in the manner of polychromy.

polychrome printing

polychrome

noun

Etymology From poly- + -chrome.

1

A piece of multicolored pottery.

Maya influence is particularly noticeable in the decorative elements depicted on Ulua polychromes and the development of complex syntactic rules governing the organization of decorative motifs into an integrated stylistic design.1988, Elizabeth Hill Boone, Gordon Randolph Willey, The Southeast Classic Maya Zone: A Symposium at Dumbarton Oaks..., page 324:

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences esculin (so called in allusion to its fluorescent solutions)

polychrome

verb

Etymology From poly- + -chrome.

1

To paint or dye with multiple colours.

2

To divide (a dye etc.) into multiple colours.

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