quadricolor en · ADJ
Etymology
From quadri- + color.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Having four colors.
These plates set up in press and printed in sequence, yellow, blue, red, black, in perfect register give the quadricolor process picture.
1921, Botanical Abstracts, page 327:The latter added the colors of the Tricolor to those of the flag of Cyprus, thus creating a quadricolor flag of white, red, blue and yellow.
1955, The Armenian Review, volume 8:It has been learned by reports received at this office that the first issue will be a Christmas and greeting number, featured with also a quadricolor decorative cover design, which will be the work of the students attending the colleges.
1912, Camera Craft, volume 19, page 48:I may say, then, Sir, that from this expression of just indignation, and this natural explanation of their quadricolor flag, that the middle classes of this country, notwithstanding the bribe of power by which it is attempted to cajole them, have too much of self-denial and too much of good sense to wish to invade that admirable Constitution under which they, of all classes, have especially flourished.
1831, The Mirror of Parliament for the ... Session of the ... Parliament of Great Britain and Ireland, volume 1, page 646:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quadricolour | alternative | lexicographic |