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chromo

1

[ kroh-moh ]

noun

, plural chro·mos.


chromo-

2
  1. variant of chrom- before a consonant:

    chromophore.

chromo-

1

combining_form

  1. indicating colour, coloured, or pigment

    chromogen

  2. indicating chromium

    chromyl



chromo

2

/ ˈkrəʊməʊ /

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chromo1

By shortening; -o

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chromo1

from Greek khrōma colour

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Example Sentences

Chromo-lithographed cover, with heavy silk fringe and tassel.

Each physician is accumulating ornamental objects for his own ward—chromo-lithographs, etc.—such as will soothe sick eyes.

There was long and thoughtful discussion of this point; and we finally decided to send him a chromo.

The colored plates are reproduced in the highest style of chromo-lithography from Mr. Thorburn's elaborate drawings.

But a lake, even the prettiest, does not rise above the effects of a chromo-lithograph.

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