nacreous

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective consisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl
  2. adjective having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

Etymology

From nacre + -ous.

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