"colorway" meaning in All languages combined

See colorway on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: colorways [plural]
Etymology: color + way Etymology templates: {{compound|en|color|way}} color + way Head templates: {{en-noun}} colorway (plural colorways)
  1. (art) Any of the schemes of two or more colors in which a design is available. It is often used to describe variegated or ombre (shades of one color) print yarns, fabric, or thread. It can also be applied to apparel, to wallpaper and other interior design motifs, and to specifications for printed materials such as magazines or newspapers. Categories (topical): Art, Colors Synonyms: color scheme, theme, colourway
    Sense id: en-colorway-en-noun-u5SOrI27 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup Topics: art, arts

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