Definitions for nacreous

Definitions for (adj) nacreous

Main entry: iridescent, nacreous, opalescent, opaline, pearlescent

Definition: having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

Usage: an iridescent oil slick; nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl; a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster


Main entry: nacreous

Definition: consisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl


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