cross-dye I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\transitive verb Etymology:cross (V) + dye (v.) : to dye by the process of cross-dyeing II. noun 1.: the dye used in cross-dyeing 2.: a fabric that has been cross-dyed III. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\adjective : treated by or resulting from cross-dyeing < cross-dye rayon > < cross-dye effects >