nacreous
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.na·cre·ous
adjective \ˈnā-krē-əs, -k(ə-)rəs\Definition of NACREOUS
: possessing the qualities of, consisting of, or abounding in nacre; also : iridescent
Examples of NACREOUS
- <the nacreous lining of the shell of a mollusk>
First Known Use of NACREOUS
circa 1828
Related to NACREOUS
- Synonyms
- iridescent, opalescent, pearlescent
na·cre·ous
adjective \ˈnā-krē-əs, -k(ə-)rəs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NACREOUS
: having a pearly appearance <nacreous bacterial colonies>
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