heterochromous

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heterochromous

(ˌhɛtərəʊˈkrəʊməs)
adj
(Botany) (esp of plant parts) of different colours: the heterochromous florets of a daisy flower.
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het•er•o•chro•mous

(ˌhɛt ər əˈkroʊ məs)

adj.
of different colors.
[1835–45; hetero- + -chromous (see -chrome, -ous)]
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