IRIDESCENT


Meaning of IRIDESCENT in English

[ ˌɪrɪ'dɛs(ə)nt ]

■ adjective showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles.

Derivatives

iridescence noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C18: from L. iris , irid- 'rainbow' + -escent .

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