Displaying multiple different colors, or describing organisms or parts with varied pigmentation patterns.
From Greek hetero- (different) + chromous (from chroma, color). Biological descriptive term combining Greek roots.
Heterochromous plants are genetic superstars in fashion—the variegated leaves (different colors on one leaf) that gardeners love come from cellular heterochromaty where some cells lack pigment genes.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.