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margaritaceous

[ mahr-ger-i-tey-shuhs ]

adjective

  1. resembling mother-of-pearl; pearly.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of margaritaceous1

From the New Latin word ³¾²¹°ù²µ²¹°ùÄ«³ÙÄ峦±ð³Ü²õ, dating back to 1820–30. See margarite, -aceous
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Her voice was clear and confident, and she didn’t flinch when given her word - margaritaceous - an adjective of silky iridescence that isn’t even in our spell check.

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Nacreous: pearly: resembling mother of pearl := margaritaceous.

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Margaritaceous: shining, like mother of pearl = nacreous; q.v.

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