The difference between Motley and Polyhued
When used as adjectives, motley means comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity, whereas polyhued means being multiple hues.
Motley is also noun with the meaning: an incongruous mixture.
check bellow for the other definitions of Motley and Polyhued
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Motley as an adjective:
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity; heterogeneous.
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Motley as an adjective:
Having many colours; variegated.
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Motley as a noun:
An incongruous mixture.
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Motley as a noun:
A jester's multicoloured clothes.
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Motley as a noun (by extension):
A jester; a fool.
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Polyhued as an adjective (rare):
Being multiple hues.