Nacrous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nacrous is an adjective meaning Resembling or characteristic of a pearl.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of a pearl.
Example Sentences
She walked quietly with apparent composure and lowered head but her pallor betrayed her mortal fear – her skin glowed almost nacrous in the warm rose of the flambeaux.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pearly, nacred, pearllike, nacreous, pearled, pearlaceous.
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