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chromo
1[ kroh-moh ]
chromo-
2- variant of chrom- before a consonant:
chromophore.
chromo-
1combining_form
- indicating colour, coloured, or pigment
chromogen
- indicating chromium
chromyl
chromo
2/ ˈkrəʊməʊ /
noun
- See chromolithographshort for chromolithograph
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Origin of chromo1
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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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