bicolor
|bi-color|
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/ˈbaɪˌkʌlər/
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/ˈbaɪˌkʌlə/
two colors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bicolor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'bicolor', where 'bi-' meant 'two' and 'color' meant 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'bicolor' was borrowed directly from Latin 'bicolor' into modern English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two colors', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an object or organism that has two colors.
The butterfly is a bicolor with black and yellow wings.
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Adjective 1
having two different colors.
The bicolor flag was easy to recognize.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 02:41