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heterochromous

/ˌhɛtəroʊˈkrɒməs/ adjective · British & US
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What does heterochromous mean?

adjective

Having or showing different colors in the eyes, or having different colored parts in something, such as a flower or a butterfly. In biology, having different colored parts in an organism.

Example

"The butterfly's heterochromous wings made it a striking sight in the garden."

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