polychromy

noun

poly·​chro·​my

plural -es

1

: the art or practice of decorating (as sculpture or architectural ornaments) in combinations of several colors

2

[polychrome entry 1 + -y] : a polychrome surface or effect

Word History

Etymology

French polychromie, from polychrome, noun, (probably from German polychrom) + -ie -y

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