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polychromy

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pol·y·chro·my  (pl-krm)
n.
The use of many colors in decoration, especially in architecture and sculpture.
polychromy [ˈpɒlɪˌkrəʊmɪ]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) decoration in many colours, esp in architecture or sculpture
polychromy
the art of using many or various colors in painting, architecture, etc. — polychromie, polychromatic, adj. — polychromatist, n.
See also: Art
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polychromy [ˈpɒlɪˌkrəʊmɪ] n → policromia
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