adj
Meaning 1
Of, or resembling nacre (mother of pearl).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
nacreous
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UK, US: /ˈneɪ.kɹi.əs/
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adj
Meaning 2
Exhibiting lustrous or rainbow-like colors.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
Meaning 3
consisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an iridescent oil slick
- nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl
- a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: iridescent, opalescent, opaline, pearlescent
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English nacre Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English nacreous From nacre + -ous.