chromo

¹

[ kroh-moh ]

noun

, plural chro·mos.

1. chromolithograph.

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 /

noun

1. short for chromolithograph

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromo¹

By shortening; -o

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromo¹

from Greek khrōma colour

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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