polychrome

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pol·y·chrome / ˈpäliˌkrōm/ • adj. painted, printed, or decorated in several colors.• n. varied coloring. ∎  a work of art in several colors, esp. a statue.• v. [tr.] [usu. as adj.] (polychromed) execute or decorate (a work of art) in several colors.