CHATOYANT


Meaning of CHATOYANT in English

[ ʃə'tɔɪənt ]

■ adjective (of a gem) showing a band of bright lustre caused by reflection from inclusions in the stone.

Derivatives

chatoyance noun

chatoyancy noun

Origin

C18: Fr., pres. participle of chatoyer 'to shimmer'.

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