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nacreous
adjective na·cre·ous \ˈnā-krē-əs, -k(ə-)rəs\
Definition of NACREOUS
: possessing the qualities of, consisting of, or abounding in nacre; also : iridescent
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First Known Use of NACREOUS
circa 1828
Related to NACREOUS
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- iridescent, opalescent, pearlescent
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nacreous
adjective na·cre·ous \ˈnā-krē-əs, -k(ə-)rəs\
Medical Definition of NACREOUS
: having a pearly appearance <nacreous bacterial colonies>
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