plated amberina

noun

: an ornamental glass consisting of an amberina casing over a fiery opalescent or white lining

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plated amberina was circa 1960

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“Plated amberina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plated%20amberina. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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