OPALESCENT


Meaning of OPALESCENT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ ō -p ə - ' le-s ə nt

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1813

: reflecting an iridescent light

– opal · es · cence \ -s ə n(t)s \ noun

– opal · es · cent · ly \ -s ə nt-l ē \ adverb

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