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Definition of tricolor

tricolor

/ˈtraɪˌkʌl.ɚ/
(UK: tricolour)
tri · col · or
Plural:tricolors
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tricolor Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

American Having or consisting of three distinct colors.

Example

"The breeder specializes in tricolor collies with coats of sable, white, and black."

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• noun

1

American A flag having three broad bands or stripes of different colors, especially the national flag of France, Italy, or Ireland.

Example

"The French tricolor was raised above the embassy to celebrate Bastille Day."

• Rhymes for tricolor

• Nearby Words

trickledown
trickster
tricky
tricolor
tricolor hognose
tricolored
tricycle

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French tricolore during the French Revolution, from Late Latin tricolor ('three-colored'), combining Latin tri- ('three') and color ('hue').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tricolor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tricolor
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