ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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