Definition

Having three different colors.

Example

The flag was tricolored, featuring red, white, and blue stripes.

Conversation

Did you see that tricolored bird in the park yesterday?

Yes, it was beautiful! I’ve never seen one like it before.

I wonder if they are common around here.

I think they usually stay in specific areas, but it would be cool to spot more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tricolored → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "colored" (from the root "color" which comes from Latin "color", meaning hue or tint). The word "tricolored" refers to something that has three distinct colors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three, and 'colored' referring to hues — so tricolored means something that has three colors.

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