HyperDic: nacreous

English > 2 senses of the word nacreous:
ADJECTIVEpertnacreousconsisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl
allnacreous, iridescent, opalescent, opaline, pearlescenthaving a play of lustrous rainbow colors
English > nacreous: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningConsisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl.
Spanishnacarado, nacarino
Nounsnacrethe iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
English > nacreous: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving a play of lustrous rainbow colors.
Example "nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl"
Synonymsiridescent, opalescent, opaline, pearlescent
Broaderbrightemitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
Spanishiridiscente, opalino
Catalaniridescent, opalí

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